Dr. Sanjiv J. Shah, MD, FACC

Sanjiv J. Shah, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist specialising in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and a leading figure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The current appointment of Dr. Sanjiv Shah is Neil J. Stone Endowed Professor of Medicine and Director of the Northwestern HFpEF Program.

Particular areas of attention include heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; deep phenotyping and precision therapeutics in cardiology; and echocardiography and cardiac mechanics.

A clinician scientist in cardiology is medically qualified and trained in cardiology, and spends most of the working week on research rather than on clinics. The output is evidence: trials, cohort studies and the guidelines built from them. Dr. Sanjiv Shah works in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Dr. Sanjiv Shah Profile Summary

• Full Name And Credentials: Sanjiv J. Shah, MD, FACC
• Profession: Cardiologist specialising in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
• Field Of Focus: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
• Current Position: Neil J. Stone Endowed Professor of Medicine and Director of the Northwestern HFpEF Program
• Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Sanjiv Shah Education And Medical Qualifications

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

• Undergraduate: Northwestern University, 1997
• Medical Degree: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2000
• Fellowship: Cardiology, completed in the mid 2000s

Areas Of Expertise For Dr. Sanjiv Shah

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Sanjiv Shah as centred on:

• Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
• Deep phenotyping and precision therapeutics in cardiology
• Echocardiography and cardiac mechanics
• Interatrial shunt and device therapy for heart failure
• Machine learning applied to cardiovascular classification

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Sanjiv Shah

• Neil J. Stone, MD, Endowed Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Founded the world’s first dedicated clinical programme for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction at Northwestern in 2007
• Director of Research at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and Director of its Clinical Trials Unit
• Director of the Center for Deep Phenotyping and Precision Therapeutics at the Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine
• Director of the T1 Center for Cardiovascular Therapeutics
• Leads the HeartShare Data Translation Center, the coordinating hub of a national programme funded by the National Institutes of Health
• Associate Editor of JAMA Cardiology

Dr. Sanjiv Shah Awards And Distinctions

• His HFpEF programme has served as the model for similar programmes across the United States and internationally
• Among the leading enrollers in international HFpEF clinical trials
• Author of more than 250 peer reviewed research publications
• Awarded 18.1 million dollars in 2021 as part of the National Institutes of Health HeartShare programme
• A pioneer of machine learning and deep phenotyping approaches to classifying heart failure subtypes

Location Details For Dr. Sanjiv Shah

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois. 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.

Background On Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Advanced heart failure care covers what is offered when medication is no longer enough: implanted devices to correct rhythm or coordinate contraction, mechanical pumps that support the left ventricle, and heart transplantation. Transplantation works well but is limited by donor supply, so patients are assessed carefully and often supported by a pump in the meantime. These decisions are made by specialist teams, and the earlier a patient with worsening symptoms is referred to one, the more options remain open.

Related Profiles In Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

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

• Dr. Clyde Yancy, heart failure and transplantation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Dr. Javed Butler, heart failure therapeutics at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute and the University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Dr. Mariell Jessup, heart failure and transplant cardiology at American Heart Association and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
• Dr. Milton Packer, heart failure pharmacotherapy at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, with a visiting professorship at Imperial College London

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Arranging A Consultation With Dr. Sanjiv Shah

Dr. Sanjiv Shah practises as a Northwestern Medicine cardiologist within the HFpEF programme he founded. 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.

Dr. Sanjiv Shah Frequently Asked Questions

What did Dr. Sanjiv Shah study?

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2000. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Sanjiv Shah?

Sanjiv J. Shah, MD, FACC. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Sanjiv Shah hold?

Dr. Sanjiv Shah is Neil J. Stone Endowed Professor of Medicine and Director of the Northwestern HFpEF Program, based at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What is Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction?

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction is the area of cardiology that covers heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; deep phenotyping and precision therapeutics in cardiology; and echocardiography and cardiac mechanics. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Sanjiv Shah, diagnose and treat these problems and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Sanjiv Shah received professional recognition?

Yes. His HFpEF programme has served as the model for similar programmes across the United States and internationally. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Sanjiv Shah hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Neil J. Stone, MD, Endowed Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Source List For Dr. Sanjiv Shah

• Shah Laboratory, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Heart Failure Society of America
• Northwestern University news

Review Status Of This Dr. Sanjiv Shah Profile

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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Please Note Before Acting On The Dr. Sanjiv Shah Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.