Ki Park

Ki Park, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Cardiology Division. She serves as Head of Structural Heart Interventions at Parkland Hospital, leading the development of a structural interventional program. Previously, she held roles as Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health Services at the University of Florida, where she established the first dedicated Women’s Heart Health Clinic focusing on postpartum cardiovascular risk reduction.

Education:

• Medical Degree and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Florida
• Internal Medicine Residency at University of Florida
• General Cardiology Fellowship at University of Florida
• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at University of Florida
• Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network Fellowship at University of Florida

Research Focus: Dr. Park’s work centers on women’s cardiovascular health, particularly the link between pregnancy complications (e.g., preterm birth, hypertensive disorders) and long-term cardiac risk. She explores microvascular dysfunction, structural heart interventions, and psychosocial factors affecting women with cardiovascular disease. Her clinical expertise includes complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and structural heart procedures.

Publications: Her research spans 82 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing women’s cardiovascular disease, cardio-obstetrics, and interventional cardiology innovations. Recent work addresses mindfulness therapy for post-myocardial infarction patients and antithrombotic strategies for cardiac interventions.

Awards:

• 2020 Stop Heart Disease Researcher of the Year (Florida Heart Research Foundation)
• 2019 Women as One Escalator Award Semi-Finalist

Leadership & Advocacy: Dr. Park advocates for cardio-obstetrics training, diversity in cardiology, and improved cardiovascular risk screening for women. She serves on the editorial board of US Cardiology Review and collaborates nationally to advance women’s heart health initiatives.