Dr. Khurram Nasir

Dr. Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, FASPC

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, FASPC, is a preventive cardiologist and cardiovascular data scientist whose base is Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medical College in Houston, Texas and whose field is preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging and population health. The current appointment of Dr. Khurram Nasir is William A. Zoghbi Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular Health and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness.

His principal interests are coronary artery calcium and subclinical atherosclerosis; cardiovascular risk assessment and precision prevention; and financial hardship and the cost burden of cardiovascular disease. Among the honours held by Dr. Khurram Nasir is the Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award.

Cardiology is a medical specialty reached through a medical degree, internal medicine training and a cardiology fellowship, with further subspecialty training on top. Dr. Khurram Nasir practises within preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging and population health, and the profile below sets out the qualifications and appointments behind that.

Key Facts About Dr. Khurram Nasir

• Full Name And Credentials: Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, FASPC
• Profession: Preventive cardiologist and cardiovascular data scientist
• Field Of Focus: Preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging and population health
• Current Position: William A. Zoghbi Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular Health and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness
• Institution: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medical College
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Khurram Nasir Education And Medical Qualifications

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, awarded in Pakistan
• Public Health: MPH, Johns Hopkins University
• Residency: Internal medicine, Boston Medical Center
• Fellowship: Cardiology, Yale University
• Further Degree: MSc in health economics and policy management, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2017

Main Areas Of Knowledge For Dr. Khurram Nasir

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Khurram Nasir as centred on:

• Coronary artery calcium and subclinical atherosclerosis
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and precision prevention
• Financial hardship and the cost burden of cardiovascular disease
• Health equity and disparities in cardiovascular care
• Digital health, big data and artificial intelligence in cardiology

Positions, Editorial And Guideline Roles Of Dr. Khurram Nasir

• Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
• Co-Director of the Center for Outcomes Research and Division Chief for Health Equity and Disparities Research, Houston Methodist
• Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Professor of Cardiology, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
• Founding co-director of the Houston Methodist and Rice University Digital Health Institute, after founding the Center for Cardiovascular Computational Health and Precision Medicine
• Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology from January 2026
• Board of Directors member, American Society for Preventive Cardiology
• Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics
• Leads the Miami Heart Study and a cardiovascular big data platform harmonising records from more than a million individuals

Dr. Khurram Nasir Awards And Distinctions

• Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award, 2020
• Inaugural Game Changer Award, Asia Society Texas, 2024
• More than 900 publications, placing him among the top two per cent of cited scientists worldwide
• Supported by three National Institutes of Health R01 grants and a major PCORI contract
• His work on coronary artery calcium has influenced international guidelines on the use of imaging in prevention

Location And Hospital Affiliation Of Dr. Khurram Nasir

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medical College

Houston, Texas. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What Cardiovascular Imaging And Population Health Involves

Digital and precision cardiology aims to tailor heart care to the individual using data the clinic has never had before: continuous rhythm monitoring from a watch, home blood pressure readings, genomic risk scores and algorithms that read scans and electrocardiograms. The promise is earlier detection and treatment matched to the person rather than the average. The caution is that more data is not automatically better care, that an algorithm is only as good as the population it was trained on, and that a finding on a consumer device still needs a clinician to interpret it.

Related Profiles In Cardiovascular Imaging And Population Health

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Eric Topol, digital and precision cardiology at Scripps Research and Scripps Clinic
• Dr. Erin Michos, preventive cardiology and lipids at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Dr. Hiroyuki Daida, preventive cardiology and coronary atherosclerosis at Juntendo University
• Dr. James de Lemos, cardiovascular biomarkers and prevention at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Referrals, Appointments And Access To Dr. Khurram Nasir

Dr. Khurram Nasir is a preventive cardiologist who leads a clinical division at Houston Methodist alongside his research programme. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

What People Ask About Dr. Khurram Nasir

What did Dr. Khurram Nasir study?

MD, awarded in Pakistan. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Khurram Nasir?

Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MSc, FASPC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Khurram Nasir hold?

Dr. Khurram Nasir is William A. Zoghbi Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular Health and Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, based at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medical College.

What is Cardiovascular Imaging And Population Health?

Cardiovascular Imaging And Population Health is the area of cardiology concerned with preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging and population health. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Khurram Nasir, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Khurram Nasir received professional recognition?

Yes. Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award, 2020. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Khurram Nasir hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Sources Used For This Profile Of Dr. Khurram Nasir

• Houston Methodist research profile
• Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness Program
• American Society for Preventive Cardiology

Accuracy, Sourcing And Review Date For Dr. Khurram Nasir

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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How To Use The Information About Dr. Khurram Nasir

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Weill Cornell Medical College. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.