Abhinav Goyal

Dr. Abhinav Goyal is a Professor of Medicine (Division of Cardiology) at the Emory School of Medicine and a Professor of Epidemiology at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health. He also serves as Chief Quality Officer for the Emory Heart and Vascular Service Line. He holds dual expertise in clinical cardiology and epidemiology, with a focus on improving acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care at regional, state, and national levels.

Education:

• MD, Northwestern University Medical School
• MHS (Masters in Health Sciences), Duke University
• Internal Medicine Residency, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
• Cardiology Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center
• Nuclear Cardiology Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center
• Cardiovascular Research Fellowships at Duke Clinical Research Institute and McMaster University

Research interests include health outcomes in cardiovascular diseases, health services research, and improving systems of care for STEMI/NSTEMI patients. He leads national initiatives like the AHA Mission: Lifeline program and contributes to major clinical guidelines (e.g., 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP Acute Coronary Syndromes Guideline).

Key contributions span clinical trials, quality metrics development, and reducing healthcare disparities. He collaborates with organizations like the AHA, ACC, and NCDR, focusing on data-driven improvements in cardiac care processes and outcomes.

His work integrates machine learning for clinical registry analysis, neurochemical monitoring (e.g., dopamine/serotonin), and neurosurgical techniques like deep brain stimulation for addiction and cardiovascular conditions.