AMIT SACHDEVA, M.D. – BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE, NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL

SPECIALTY: Interventional Cardiology

EDUCATION: B.A. with distinction in Music, Yale University; M.D., University of Michigan; Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles; Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center

AWARDS/HONORS: Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society; Fellow, American College of Cardiology; Fellow, Society of Angiography and Interventions; Diplomate, National Board of Echocardiography; Top 30 Poster, Transcatheter Therapeutics, 2011; Commendation for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching, UCLA, 2007 and 2008

Dr. Amit Sachdeva, an interventional cardiologist at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, is deeply committed to patient care. Drawing inspiration from his family’s legacy in medicine, he is guided by his father, a dedicated primary care physician for over 40 years, and inspired by his wife and daughter. Dr. Sachdeva combines technical expertise with a compassionate understanding of how heart health impacts patients and their families. Specializing in the treatment of coronary artery blockages in both acute and chronic settings, Dr. Sachdeva is driven by the ongoing fight against heart disease—the leading cause of death not just in the U.S. but worldwide. He is particularly passionate about advancing protocols for acute heart attack care, where team-based approaches and innovations like angioplasty have significantly reduced mortality. He envisions a future with faster treatment times and groundbreaking therapies for blood clots and shock.

Committed to excellence, he works alongside outstanding teams to deliver the highest standards of care. A lifelong learner and educator, he thrives on teaching future medical professionals and staying at the forefront of advancements in cardiology. His advice for aspiring physicians is “Read, work hard, learn from your mistakes, and don’t be too hard on yourself.”