WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals Cardiologist Selected for Prestigious World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders Programme

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is pleased to announce that Abhishek Chaturvedi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, a cardiologist with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Charleston & Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV has been selected for the World Heart Federation (WHF) Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme, an internationally recognized initiative focused on developing future leaders in cardiovascular health.

Dr. Chaturvedi was selected for the program’s 12th cohort from thousands of applicants representing more than 50 countries. The competitive program recognizes physicians and researchers who demonstrate a commitment to advancing cardiovascular disease prevention, research, education, and patient care.

Created in 2014 by cardiovascular researcher and WHF Past President Salim Yusuf, MD, the WHF Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme was developed to build a long-term network of experts who collaborate, conduct research, and take action to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular disease worldwide. The program provides training and networking opportunities in cardiovascular health policy and implementation science for healthcare professionals, researchers, and global health advocates.

As part of this opportunity, Dr. Chaturvedi has been invited to participate in the 2026 Emerging Leaders Seminar in Florence, Italy. The program will provide opportunities to collaborate with international cardiovascular experts, develop research initiatives, and exchange ideas focused on improving cardiovascular outcomes.

“I am honored to be selected for the World Heart Federation Emerging Leaders Programme this year,” said Dr. Chaturvedi. “It is an exciting opportunity to engage with a global network of cardiovascular leaders and I hope to bring back perspectives that may further strengthen our academic and clinical mission.”

Dr. Chaturvedi provides advanced, patient-centered cardiac care for patients at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston and Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of heart disease, blood vessel disorders, heart valve conditions, high blood pressure and cholesterol. He also performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterizations, and valvular interventions.

Through his work with WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Chaturvedi helps bring comprehensive cardiovascular care closer to home while contributing to the organization’s mission of advancing clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

Dr. Chaturvedi’s selection reflects WVU Medicine’s continued commitment to supporting physician leaders who advance healthcare through clinical excellence, research, collaboration, and education.

For more information about the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, visit WVUMedicine.org/Heart.