Manesh Patel, M.D., FÃå±±ÊÓÆµ

Dr. Manesh Patel is president-elect of the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ for 2025-26. He is Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Vice President of Heart and Vascular Services for Duke Health, the Richard Stack Distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine, and senior investigator at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship in cardiology at Duke University.
Dr. Patel is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in the care of people with coronary and peripheral vascular disease. His research areas of focus include evaluating antithrombotic therapies for heart disease and peripheral vascular disease, the imaging and physiologic assessment atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, and work to improve and facilitate the conduct of clinical trials. Dr. Patel has led several clinical trials and has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, editorials, and has been named in the top 1% of highly cited researchers by web of sciences. He is currently focused on developing systems to discover and deliver innovative personalized care to improve cardiovascular health.
Dr. Patel’s efforts were recognized with election to the Association of University Cardiologists (AUC), American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI), and American Association of Physicians (AAP). In 2022, he received the School of Medicine Career Mentoring Award and was named the Ron Stoney Vascular Hero by Vascular Cures. In 2023, Dr. Patel was named the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ Physician of the year. Dr. Patel is a longtime volunteer and spokesperson for the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ and Past Chair of the Committee on Scientific Sessions Program. He also serves in leadership roles at the local and national levels, including the National Board of Directors.