Paul Anaya

Paul Anaya, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky, with affiliations to the Saha Cardiovascular Research Center. He serves as Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Associate Vice Chair of Community Advancement within Internal Medicine. His research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, heart transplantation, arrhythmias, and critical care cardiology. Key contributions include studies on donor utilization during pandemics, cardioversion protocols, and cardiac biomarkers.

Dr. Anaya’s work spans clinical and translational research, with publications in high-impact journals such as Clinical Transplantation and European Heart Journal. His expertise bridges clinical practice and scientific inquiry, addressing challenges in heart failure, transplant medicine, and cardiovascular innovation.