About Ali Irshad

Dr. Ali Irshad is a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in adult cardiac and vascular surgery, including coronary artery bypass, valve surgery, complex reoperations and advanced aortic interventions using hybrid and endovascular techniques. He also treats heart failure with mechanical circulatory support, including LVAD and ECMO, and provides heart transplantation care. Dual-trained in cardiac and vascular surgery, he treats patients 18 and older and manages complex cardiovascular disease with integrated surgical approaches.
Dr. Irshad believes in “evidence-based, patient-centered care” with a focus on safety, outcomes and clear communication. He emphasizes transparency, noting that “shared decision-making and continuity of care are central to my practice,” and works within a multidisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans aligned with each patient’s goals and quality of life.
He was drawn to healthcare to “combine science, engineering and human connection” and values the challenge of treating life-threatening cardiovascular disease while improving survival and quality of life. His interests include device innovation, translational research and clinical outcomes. Dr. Irshad is employed as a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Specialty

Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery