
Ashequl M Islam MD
Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology
Associate Chief of Cardiology; Professor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School- Baystate. Director of Heart Valve Program, and Heart & Vascular Strategy, Baystate Health. Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Baystate Medical Center.
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759 Chestnut Street, S4652Springfield, MA 01199
Phone+1 413-244-9309
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Summary
- Ashequl Islam, MD, is a highly experienced cardiologist based in Springfield, MA. His subspecialties include Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College in 1992 and then completed further studies in Epidemiology at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Islam completed multiple fellowships in Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Diagnostic and Intervention at various institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital and UMMS-Baystate. Dr. Islam is currently employed at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School - Baystate and Baystate Health, where he holds several directorship roles. He is proficient in several procedures like intracardiac echocardiography and mitral and tricuspid valve repair. He is recognized by his peers and has been honored by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
- Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Vascular Diagnostic and Intervention, 2006 - 2007
- UMass Chan - BaystateFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2002 - 2003
- Geisinger Health System (Danville)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999 - 2002
- St Luke's University Hospital/Easton HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
- University of MassachusettsMPH, Epidemiology, 1993 - 1996
- Dhaka Medical CollegeClass of 1992, MBBS
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
- CO State Medical License 2017 - 2019
- CT State Medical License 2002 - 2003
- PA State Medical License 1997 - 2002
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
- American Board of Vascular MedicineEndovascular Deplomat
- American Board of Vascular MedicineVascular Diplomat
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- FSCAI Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Evolut™ EXPAND TAVR II Pivotal Trial Start of enrollment: 2022 Apr 27
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Rheumatic Aortic Stenosis: A Proportional Meta-Analysis.Muhammad Junaid Ahsan, Soban Ahmad, Ghulam Mujtaba Ghumman, Mariam Dvalishvili, Shahbaz A Malik
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2025-02-01 - Time waits for no one: expediting and expanding access to transcatheter aortic valve implantation.Andrew M Goldsweig, Ashequl Islam
European Heart Journal. Quality of Care & Clinical Outcomes. 2025-01-16 - 5 citationsEarly outcomes following transatrial transcatheter mitral valve replacement in patients with severe mitral annular calcification.Michael I Brener, Mohanad Hamandi, Estee Hong, Alejandro Pizano, Morgan T Harloff
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-04-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI)Fellow
External Links
- Baystate TAVR Programhttp://www.baystatehealth.org/services/heart-vascular/treatment/tavr
- New England Valve and Structural Heart Foundationhttps://nevash.org/
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