Dr. Shahid Qamar, MD

Dr. Shahid Qamar, MD is a Cardiology specialist dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Cardiovascular care at his clinic in Orlando, FL. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). As a vital partner in preventive health, Dr. Qamar understands that your cardiologist is your primary partner in preventing heart disease and stroke, collaborating with you to create a long-term health plan, coordinate essential screenings, and manage cardiovascular risk factors for a lifetime of wellness. He serves all ages, focusing on proactive health and risk reduction. He is not currently accepting new patients, but you may call (321) 841-6444 to inquire about waitlists or future openings.

Dr. Shahid Qamar, MD is a cardiologist in Orlando, FL with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Qamar has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College Karachi in 2001 and is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in Cardiovascular care, he brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to his patients and their families. He is Board Certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Qamar is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. Dr. Qamar provides consultations primarily in English.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Shahid Qamar is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Shahid Qamar can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Shahid Qamar provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Pericardial Disease: Managing risk factors like infections and autoimmune disorders is crucial in preventing pericardial disease and protecting your heart health.
• Lipid Disorders: Keeping your cholesterol and other fats in your blood at healthy levels through diet and lifestyle changes, or medication if needed, helps prevent heart disease and stroke.
• Atherosclerosis of Aorta: Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) in the aorta can lead to serious cardiovascular events. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle and working with your doctor to manage risk factors, you can actively prevent or delay this condition.
• Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: Protecting your heart involves knowing that heavy drinking can damage it, causing alcoholic cardiomyopathy—a condition that can be avoided or managed by reducing alcohol consumption.
• Ventricular Fibrillation: Ventricular fibrillation is a serious heart rhythm disorder, but prompt treatment and preventative measures can help avoid its severe consequences.
• Cardiomegaly: Managing existing heart conditions helps prevent cardiomegaly, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged, reducing your risk of stroke and other life-threatening events.
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension): Don't underestimate the link between your lungs and your heart: proactive care for chronic pulmonary diseases is key to preventing cardiovascular issues.
• Atherosclerosis: Managing atherosclerosis effectively means proactively lowering your risk of heart attack and stroke through lifestyle changes and medical intervention.
• Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious blood clot in a deep vein, often in the leg, that needs prompt treatment to prevent it from traveling to the lungs and causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
• Idiopathic Hypotension: Regular health checkups are important for managing idiopathic hypotension. Early detection can help determine if lifestyle changes or other interventions are necessary to prevent potential health risks.
• Acute Congestive Heart Failure: Acute congestive heart failure is a serious condition where your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs, highlighting the importance of proactive heart health management to prevent such emergencies.
• Coronary Vessel Malformation: Regular cardiovascular screenings are vital for detecting coronary vessel malformations early, enabling prompt treatment to mitigate future heart health issues.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Shahid Qamar offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Coronary Angiogram: As part of your preventative care, a coronary angiogram offers a clear picture of your heart's blood flow, helping your doctor develop a personalized plan to manage your cardiovascular risk factors.
• Thrombolysis: To prevent devastating consequences of a blocked artery, thrombolysis uses medication to break up blood clots responsible for heart attacks and strokes, restoring blood flow to vital organs.
• Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist: Cardiac catheterization with robotic assist is a minimally invasive procedure that helps doctors visualize your heart's blood vessels to detect blockages early, preventing future heart attacks or strokes.
• Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test: Taking proactive steps for heart health, this test uses medication and imaging to screen for narrowed heart arteries, potentially preventing future cardiovascular events.
• Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation: As a proactive measure against life-threatening heart rhythm disturbances, an ICD is implanted to monitor and correct irregular heartbeats, potentially saving your life.
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization: To proactively monitor your heart health, a peripheral artery catheterization provides a detailed look at the arteries in your limbs, helping diagnose and prevent conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD).
• Arrhythmia Screening: Arrhythmia screening helps detect irregular heartbeats early, potentially preventing serious complications like stroke and heart failure.
• Cardiac Imaging: Cardiac imaging uses advanced technology like X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans to create detailed pictures of your heart and blood vessels, helping doctors detect problems early and prevent serious heart conditions like heart attacks and strokes.
• Tilt_Testing: This test is a valuable tool in diagnosing neurocardiogenic syncope, a condition that can sometimes be related to heart health.
• Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test: A cardiovascular diagnostic test helps doctors identify potential heart problems early, allowing for timely intervention and preventing serious complications like heart attacks or strokes.
• Treadmill Stress Test: To proactively safeguard your heart, a treadmill stress test evaluates how well your heart functions during exercise, identifying any weaknesses before they become serious issues.
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography): This procedure involves a thin tube inserted into your blood vessels to visualize your heart and coronary arteries, helping identify potential problems before they cause serious symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Cardiology in Florida.

Dr. Shahid Qamar is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• By proactively managing potential triggers like infections, a patient successfully reduced their risk of pericardial disease, ensuring peace of mind about their heart health.
• By following a personalized plan for managing lipid disorders, a patient significantly reduced their risk of heart disease and stroke, gaining greater peace of mind about their long-term health.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Cardiovascular care with Dr. Shahid Qamar:

What is a Cardiologist, and when should I see one?

A cardiologist is a medical expert specializing in the heart and blood vessels. You should see a cardiologist if you experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, have a family history of heart disease, or have risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol requiring expert management.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Shahid Qamar?

Your first visit with Dr. Qamar will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. We will review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, obtain an EKG, and discuss lifestyle and risk factors. This is the first step in creating a personalized heart health plan for you.

What are the most important things I can do to prevent a heart attack?

Taking control of your cardiovascular health involves managing blood pressure and cholesterol, not smoking, regular physical activity, and a heart-healthy diet. These proactive steps empower you to significantly reduce your risk of a heart attack. We're here to support you every step of the way.

What is the purpose of cardiac rehabilitation?

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program of exercise and education designed to help patients recover from heart conditions like heart attacks, stents, or heart surgery. It strengthens the heart, reduces risk factors, and helps patients safely regain their confidence and quality of life.

How do you treat high blood pressure (hypertension)?

We aim to not just lower your blood pressure numbers, but also prevent long-term damage to your heart, brain, and kidneys. We start with foundational lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and add medication when needed to safely reach a personalized target blood pressure. This personalized approach ensures the best possible outcome for your health.

What is a TAVR procedure?

TAVR is a groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, TAVR uses a catheter, leading to a much faster recovery for eligible patients.

What is a cardiac ablation procedure?

Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat certain fast heart rhythms. A specialist uses catheters to locate and eliminate the problematic heart tissue using heat or cold energy, often resolving the arrhythmia.

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and is it dangerous?

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of irregular and often rapid heartbeat. While the irregular rhythm itself isn't usually life-threatening, it significantly increases the risk of stroke. Dr. Qamar is an expert in managing AFib with medications and procedures to control the rhythm and prevent strokes.

1222 S Orange Ave
Orlando FL 32806
Phone: (321) 841-6444

Dr. Shahid Qamar, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1912184730

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Cardiology like Dr. Shahid Qamar are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your cardiology about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.