60. Why Fewer Doctors Are Choosing Vascular Medicine — And What It Means for Patient Care

Dr. Sahil Parikh, MD, FSCAI, a globally recognized interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine expert, joins Life of Flow Podcast to dive into the biggest challenges, controversies, and breakthroughs shaping interventional cardiology today. As the Director of Endovascular Services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Parikh has been at the forefront of vascular innovation, leading multiple clinical trials in drug delivery, novel scaffold design, and next-generation endovascular devices.In this episode, he opens up about why fewer interventional cardiologists are pursuing vascular medicine, the growing divide between cardiology and vascular surgery, and how hospital systems and private practice are reshaping patient care. He also shares his expert insights on what needs to happen next to improve vascular treatment and what physicians must do to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in vascular medicine, whether you're a physician, researcher, or medical innovator looking to understand the future of interventional cardiology.🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the conversation.00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Sahil Parikh06:30 – Why Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Medicine Are at a Crossroads12:45 – The Truth About Training Gaps & Why Fewer Doctors Are Choosing Vascular20:20 – The Power Struggle Between Cardiology & Vascular Surgery – What Needs to Change32:10 – The Role of Private Practice vs. Hospitals in Shaping the Future of Vascular Care40:15 – The Future of Interventional Cardiology: What’s Coming & What Doctors Need to Know💡 Who Should Listen?This episode is a must-listen for physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals navigating the evolving world of vascular medicine. If you’re a vascular surgeon, interventional radiologist, or interventional cardiologist, you’ll gain valuable insights into the politics of procedural turf wars, the importance of evidence-based medicine, and the evolving role of mentorship and education in training the next generation of specialists.Aspiring vascular specialists and medical students will find inspiration in Dr. Parikh’s journey from cardiology fellow to leading investigator in vascular intervention, while policymakers and healthcare administrators will gain a deeper understanding of the financial and systemic forces shaping patient care.About Dr. Sahil ParikhDr. Sahil Parikh, MD, is a leading interventional cardiologist and Director of Endovascular Services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an internationally recognized clinician, educator, and investigator in vascular medicine and intervention.His clinical expertise focuses on coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, atherosclerotic disease, critical limb ischemia, renovascular and cerebrovascular disease, venous thrombosis, and emerging endovascular technologies.Dr. Parikh has been the principal investigator for dozens of clinical trials, exploring next-generation drug delivery, novel scaffold designs, and vascular therapeutics. With over 200 original manuscripts and reviews published, he is one of the leading voices in interventional cardiology today.He also serves as co-director of TCT, one of the world’s largest cardiovascular conferences, and is actively involved in national education initiatives through the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI).Connect with Dr. Sahil Parikh💼 LinkedIn: Sahil Parikh🐦 X: @sahilparikhmdConnect with Life of Flow:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠@LifeofFlow⁠⁠👍 Facebook: ⁠⁠Life of Flow Podcast⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Life of Flow Podcast⁠⁠🐦 X: ⁠⁠@VascularPodcast🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to support our mission of bringing transformative healthcare conversations to the forefront!