Dr. Ankit B. Shah, MD

Concierge Cardiology physician, Chevy Chase, MD

Dr. Ankit Shah is a Concierge Cardiology physician who founded the first sports cardiology program in the Washington, D.C. area.

8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 104, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

At a glance

Practice model

Membership-based concierge cardiology

Board certification

Internal medicine and cardiovascular disease

Focus

Sports cardiology for athletes

Before joining

Initial consultation and one follow-up visit

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About Dr. Shah

Dr. Shah graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and in cardiovascular disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He completed a fellowship in sports cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

During that fellowship, he took part in the cardiovascular care of Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and Harvard University athletes. Dr. Shah founded the sports cardiology program at MedStar Health. In 2018, he was named director of the new MedStar Sports & Performance Cardiology Program at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.

He is Chief Medical Officer for USA Swimming and cardiology consultant for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. He also serves on the NBA Cardiac Advisory Committee and chairs the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Leadership Council for the American College of Cardiology. Sports and Performance Cardiology is membership-based and offers sports cardiology for recreational, competitive and tactical athletes.

Membership and fees

The practice is membership-based and offers concierge cardiology with direct physician access, same-day appointments and priority communication.

It also offers personalized prevention plans, extended visit times and proactive heart monitoring.

Non-members can try the practice first with an initial consultation and one follow-up visit.

Services

Sports cardiology Care for recreational athletes Care for competitive athletes Care for tactical athletes

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Education and credentials

Degree

MD, MPH

Medical school

Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency

Internal medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Fellowship

Cardiovascular disease, Lenox Hill Hospital. Sports cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

Board certification

Internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular interpretation

Professional memberships

Sports Cardiology Society (founding member)

NPI

1023312576

Board actions

Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Maryland Board of Physicians

Hospital and practice affiliations

Chief Medical Officer, USA Swimming

Cardiology consultant, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Member, NBA Cardiac Advisory Committee

Preferred provider for US Soccer

Associate Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Founding member, Sports Cardiology Society

Location

8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 104, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Sports and Performance Cardiology practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

Recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine

Recognized as a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine

Named a Bethesda Magazine Top Doctor in 2025, with a cover feature in its July/August 2025 issue, and named a Bethesda Top Doctor in 2026

Publications

"Cardiovascular Imaging Considerations for Masters-Aged Athletes", JACC. Cardiovascular Imaging, 2026

"Practice Patterns in Testing Procedures and Interpretation of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing", JACC. Advances, 2026

"Training the modern sports cardiologist: Designing a fellowship curriculum for a growing subspecialty", American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2025

"Sports Cardiology as a Career Pathway: Guidance for Interested Cardiovascular Trainees", JACC. Advances, 2025

"Racial Disparities in Sports Cardiology: A Review", JAMA Cardiology, 2024

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Shah offer a membership?

Sports and Performance Cardiology is a membership-based practice. It offers concierge cardiology with direct physician access and same-day appointments.

Is Dr. Shah board certified?

Dr. Shah is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation.

Where did Dr. Shah train?

Dr. Shah graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital, and completed a sports cardiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Can I try the practice before joining?

Non-members can have an initial consultation and one follow-up visit.

Does Dr. Shah care for athletes?

The practice offers sports cardiology for recreational, competitive and tactical athletes. Dr. Shah has served as team cardiologist or cardiologist consultant for several professional teams.