Vimal Ramjee, MD Facc Ccms
About Vimal Ramjee, MD Facc Ccms
Vimal Ramjee, MD FACC CCMS, serves as the National Co-Chair for Cardiology & Innovation at Common Spirit Health Enterprise and has extensive experience in cardiovascular medicine and health technology. He has held various leadership roles, contributed to significant program growth, and is recognized for his research and innovation in the field.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Vimal Ramjee, MD, serves in multiple roles at CommonSpirit Health. He is the National Co-Chair for Cardiology & Innovation, a position he has held since 2023. He also functions as the National Advisor for Structural Heart Governance, a role he has occupied since 2021. Additionally, he is the Director of the Cardiovascular CT Program, a position he has maintained since 2019. His work includes advising on health technology implementation and leading initiatives that enhance clinical workflows, resulting in significant program growth and improved patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Vimal Ramjee has an extensive educational background in medicine and technology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Emory University School of Medicine and a Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He also studied Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from Emory University. His expertise encompasses advanced cardiovascular imaging, structural heart governance, and health technology implementation.
Background
Vimal Ramjee has held various significant positions throughout his career. Prior to his current roles, he worked at The Johns Hopkins University as a specialist in Advanced Cardiovascular CT Imaging for nearly a year in 2016. He also spent two years at Penn Medicine focusing on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Translational Research. His experience extends to serving as a Tech Startup Fellow at The Company Lab (CO.LAB) and as a board member for the American Heart Association since 2023.
Achievements
Vimal Ramjee has received national recognition for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine. He has been awarded competitive research grants from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and AMA Foundation. His leadership in clinical technology programs, such as HeartFlow FFR-CT and WATCHMAN, has set benchmarks in the field. He has authored peer-reviewed publications that have garnered over 800 reads and 300 citations. Additionally, he has raised over $5 million in venture capital for health technology initiatives.
Board Certifications and Professional Involvement
Vimal Ramjee holds seven active board certifications across various medical and technological disciplines, including Culinary Medicine. He serves as an advisor for Techstars and UCSF Digital Health, where he guides the development of innovative products and platforms for clinical and consumer use. His training includes experience in FDA Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials involving investigational drugs and medical devices.