Cardiology
Aasim Afzal, M.D
Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Plano, TX
Aasim Afzal, MD, MBA is board certified and specializes in treating patients with advanced heart failure. Dr. Afzal received his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, where he also served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Afzal holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from the University of Texas a
14+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- MD: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (2008-2012)
- MBA: University of Texas at Dallas - Healthcare Management
- Residency: Baylor University Medical Center - Internal Medicine (2012-2015)
- Fellowship: Baylor University Medical Center - Cardiovascular Disease (2015-2018)
- Fellowship: UCLA Harbor View - Cardiac CT (2018)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital
- Program Director, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant, Baylor Scott & White
- Cardiovascular Business 40 Under 40 (2025)
- FACC, FHFSA
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
Conditions & Treatments
Heart FailureAdvanced Heart FailureHeart TransplantationMechanical Circulatory SupportVentricular Assist Devices
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
- Baylor University Medical Center
Experience
14+ years in practice