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Payal Kohli, MD, Cardiology, Denver, CO

PayalKohliMDFACC(She/Her)

Cardiology • Denver, CO

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Univeristy of Colorado Anschutz. Associate Adjunct Professor in Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, Duke University. Founder and Medical Director, Cherry Creek Heart. On-Air Medical Expert, Tegna Broadcasting, Daily Blast Live and 9News/KUSA Denver

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  • Office

    1411 S Potomac St
    Suite 190
    Denver, CO 80012
    Phone+1 303-364-1057
    Fax+1 833-916-2265

Summary

  • Dr. Payal Kohli is a renowned Cardiologist, specializing in non-invasive cardiology, based in Denver, CO. She completed her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of California San Francisco as well as fellowship in Preventive Cardiology and Echocardiography, She completed residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Kohli also holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School, magna cum laude, and two B.S. degrees, in Biology & Brain and Cognitive Sciences, from MIT. Her esteemed career includes roles as an Associate Adjunct Professor at Duke University, and various Cardiology positions across reputable medical centers in Colorado. Dr. Kohli's expertise includes general cardiology, hypertension, echo, and coronary artery diseases, among others. She has contributed to several publications in respected medical journals and has been part of vital clinical trials. Dr. Kohli is a decorated professional recognized with multiple awards including the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award and the AHA Women In Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence, the American College of Cardiology Gifted Educator Award and the American College of Cardiology Colorado Chapter Cardiologist of the Year award. She has a national media presence, service as the On-Air medical expert for the syndicated talk show Daily Blast Live and 9News in Denver, Colorado, with several thousand on air appearances.

    • 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
  • AHA Women In Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence American Heart Association, 2013
  • Trainee Award for Excellence American Heart Association Women In Cardiology, 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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

  • My Approach to GLP-1s: Great Power, Great ResponsibilityNovember 2023
  • 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

  • No, Zinc Supplements Are Not Proven to Prevent or Treat Colds
    No, Zinc Supplements Are Not Proven to Prevent or Treat ColdsDecember 6th, 2024
  • Yes, You Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine and the Flu Shot at the Same Time
    Yes, You Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine and the Flu Shot at the Same TimeSeptember 19th, 2024
  • '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
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Professional Memberships

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