Dr. Ratan K. Ahuja is a highly skilled Interventional Cardiologist and Endovascular Specialist, Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, where he actively teaches medical students. He is also a distinguished fellow of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Since 2002, Dr. Ahuja has practiced in Orange City, FL. He is the Founder and President of the Florida Cardiopulmonary Center and the Florida Amputation Prevention Institute, as well as the Director of the Central Florida Cardiovascular Laboratory in Lake Mary. His expertise lies in Coronary Interventions, Vascular Interventions, and Limb Salvage, focusing on providing comprehensive cardiovascular care, including managing peripheral arterial and venous diseases. His goal is to offer patients a streamlined “one-stop” care experience.

Dr. Ahuja established the Central Florida Cardiovascular Laboratory to perform advanced peripheral vascular interventions using cutting-edge technology in a state-of-the-art, office- based outpatient setting. This setup provides patients with the convenience of receiving high- quality care without the need for hospital admissions, offering a personalized experience, minimal paperwork, and compassionate service from his dedicated team.

Dr. Ahuja has held several prominent leadership roles, including Chief of Staff and Board Member at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in 2022. He also served in key positions such as Vice-Chief of Staff (2021), Chairman of the Credential Committee (2021), Secretary/Treasurer (2020), and Chairman of the Department of Cardiology (2018). At Advent Health Fish Memorial in Orange City, FL, he has served as Chairman of the Bylaws Committee since 2019, was a Board Member of Southwest Volusia Healthcare Corporation, FL, from 2013 to 2018 and held various leadership roles, including Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (2006-2008), Chairman of the Department of Cardiology (2008 to 2012), Vice-Chief of Staff (2013-14), Chief of Staff (2015-2016), and Chairman of the Credential Committee (2016-2018).

Before his current roles, Dr. Ahuja was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of South Florida, Tampa, and Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, where he was responsible for teaching and training cardiovascular fellows in invasive procedures.

Dr. Ahuja completed his medical education at University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, and postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at the University of Delhi. He furthered his training in the United States with a residency in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York, Brooklyn, was elected to be the Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases and super-specialty training in Interventional Cardiology at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York. He also trained in Peripheral Vascular Interventions at the Prairie Heart Institute, Springfield, IL.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ahuja has been deeply involved in medical research, serving as both a principal and co-investigator in numerous clinical trials. He has contributed to the field by co- authoring several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and presenting his research at international conferences. Dr. Ahuja has received multiple prestigious awards, including first place in the clinical research category of the Resident’s Research Competition for two consecutive years (1993 and 1994), the American College of Cardiology/Bristol-Myers Squibb Affiliate-in-Training Award in 1997 for being one of the top cardiovascular fellows in the country, and gold and silver medals from the University of Delhi for academic excellence.

Dr. Ahuja is married to Dr. Karuna Ahuja, and they have a daughter. Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys golfing, traveling the world, and exploring advancements in information technology.

HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES:

• HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford
• Advent Hospital Fish Memorial, Orange City