Dr. Anil H. Punjabi, M.D., M.B.A.

About Dr. Punjabi

EDUCATION

• Cardiology Fellowship (2015-2018): Boston Medical Center / Boston University School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency (2011-2014): NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
• M.D. (2006-2011): UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
• M.B.A. (2009 – 2011): UCLA Anderson School of Management (Henry Ford Fellowship – Highest First-Year GPA)
• B.S. in Finance, NYU Stern School of Business (Summa Cum Laude)
• Vice Chair of Department & Quality Chair (2024–2025); Clinical Lead for Cupid implementation in Epic
• Experienced in clinical cardiology, quality improvement, healthcare operations, and value-based care strategy
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine & General Cardiology (ABIM)
• Level II Certified in Echocardiography & Nuclear Cardiology

RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS

• Punjabi et al. “T-wave oversensing is more dependent on ICD sensitivity algorithm than lead sensing configuration.” Journal of Electrocardiology (2018)
• Poster Presentation – American College of Cardiology National Conference (2014)
• Quality Improvement initiatives in heart failure education, anticoagulation stewardship, and cardiac imaging guideline implementation

NEWS COVERAGE & PATIENT EDUCATION

• “What are the early warning signs of heart failure?” (Feb 16, 2023)
• “Is coconut oil good for you?” (Nov 14, 2019)
• “What is atrial fibrillation?” (Nov 7, 2019)
• “What can I do to keep my blood pressure under control?” (Oct 3, 2019)
• “What causes high blood pressure?” (Aug 29, 2019)
• “A BMC Doctor Saved a Woman’s Life on an Airplane” (Aug 16, 2017)