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Payal Kohli, MD, Cardiology, Denver, CO, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

PayalKohliMDFACC(She/Her)

Cardiology • Denver, CO

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Univeristy of Colorado Anschutz and Founder and Medical Director, Cherry Creek Heart and On-Air Medical Expert, Tegna Broadcasting

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Summary

  • Dr. Payal Kohli, who practices at Cherry Creek Heart, is a cardiologist in Denver, CO. She received her medical degree Magna Cum Laude from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 5 years. She specializes in preventive cardiology, echocardiography, women's heart disease and is experienced in general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, and valvular heart disease.

    • Cardiology Care | Cherry Creek Heart | United States

    At Cherry Creek Heart, Harvard-educated cardiologist Dr. Payal Kohli provides comprehensive personalized cardiology care with 24/7 Physician Access, Preventive

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2012 - 2015
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2011
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2007
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., Biology, & Brain and Cognitive Sciences, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - Present
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease Certification
  • ARDMSRPVI Certified
  • Certification Board of Nuclear CardiologyNuclear Cardiology Certified
  • National Board of EchocardiographyComprehensive Echo

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb Award American College of Cardiology, 2014
  • Best FIT Poster at ACC.13 American College of Cardiology, 2013
  • AHA Women In Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence American Heart Association, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Cardiac Biomarkers in Clinical Practice: Present and Future Applications 
    Chapter: Evolving Biomarkers for Cardiac Ischemia 
    Kohli P and Morrow DAEditors: Januzzi, J.Jones and Bartlett2011
  • Anesthesiology: A Case Based Guide For Students 
    Chapter: Anesthesia for Urological Surgery 
    Kohli PEditors: Ehrenfeld, J., Urman, R., Segal S..Springer2010

Abstracts/Posters

  • Illicit Drug Use Does Not Adversely Affect Diastolic Function: Data from the Mind Your Heart Study
    Kohli P, CohenB, Mishra R, ReganMC, Schiller NB, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
  • Stuck Between A Rock and a Hard Place: A Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Cardiogenic Shock. Challenging FIT Clinical Cases
    Kohli P and Ganz P, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
  • Risk of New-Onset Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction From Statin Therapy Differs in Pre-Diabetics and Non Pre-Diabetics: An Analysis from TNT and IDEAL
    Kohli P, Waters DD, Arsenault B, Messig M, Laskey R, Kastelein J, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • The Role of PCSK9 in Cholesterol Homeostasis, Response to Statins and Cardiovascular Risk in HIV+ Patients 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2014
  • Approach to the Patient with Low HDL 
    Weymouth, MA - 1/1/2012
  • LAPLACE-TIMI 57: A Randomized Control Trial of AMG 145 (a PCS-K9 inhibitor) in Hypercholesterolemic Subjects on a Background of Statin Therapy 
    Boston, MA, 2011; Chicago, IL, 2011; Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2011 - 1/1/2011
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Other

Authored Content

  • Science During A Pandemic: AHA AfterthoughtsNovember 2020
  • Management of Elevated Triglycerides in the Era of Icosapent EthylMarch 2020
  • When the System Fails UsJune 2019
  • When the System Fails UsJune 2019
  • Patient-Generated Health Data: A Physician's Friend or Foe?June 2019
  • Patient-Generated Health Data: A Physician's Friend or Foe?June 2019
  • The Meaning of Doctoring: A Look into Our Own HeartsMay 2019
  • The Meaning of Doctoring: A Look into Our Own HeartsMay 2019
  • Are We Placing Unreasonable Demands on Our Advanced Practice Clinicians?April 2019
  • Are We Placing Unreasonable Demands on Our Advanced Practice Clinicians?April 2019
  • Finding Your Muse in MedicineMarch 2019
  • Finding Your Muse in MedicineMarch 2019
  • Cardiology: My First LoveFebruary 2019
  • Cardiology: My First LoveFebruary 2019
  • Forget “Get off the Couch” — What About Screens?January 2019
  • Forget “Get off the Couch” — What About Screens?January 2019
  • Is A Doctor Ever Really 'Out of Office'?December 2018
  • Is A Doctor Ever Really 'Out of Office'?December 2018
  • Not Sorry to Burst Your BubbleNovember 2018
  • Not Sorry to Burst Your BubbleNovember 2018
  • Is Medical Education Progressing or Regressing?October 2018
  • Is Medical Education Progressing or Regressing?October 2018
  • Is Medical Education Progressing or Regressing?October 2018
  • Are Physicians the Weakest List in Bringing a Drug into Practice?September 2018
  • Patient-Generated Health Data — A Physician’s Friend or Foe?July 2018
  • Patient-Generated Health Data — A Physician’s Friend or Foe?July 2018
  • Patient-Generated Health Data — A Physician’s Friend or Foe?July 2018
  • Conversations with Kohli | Are Physicians the Weakest Link in Bringing a New Drug to Market?March 2018
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Press Mentions

  • 'It's Not Too Late' | Doctors Urging Flu Vaccines to Prevent Heart Attack or Stroke
    'It's Not Too Late' | Doctors Urging Flu Vaccines to Prevent Heart Attack or StrokeDecember 10th, 2022
  • Dr. Kohli on the RESPECT-EPA Trial
    Dr. Kohli on the RESPECT-EPA TrialNovember 18th, 2022
  • No, It Is Not More Common to Get Myocarditis from the Vaccine Than from the COVID-19 Virus
    No, It Is Not More Common to Get Myocarditis from the Vaccine Than from the COVID-19 VirusFebruary 1st, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Payal Kohli, Dr. Payal Kohli, MD, Dr. P Kohli