Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC

CIO, American College of Cardiology

Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, is the Chief Innovation Officer of the American College of Cardiology, where she leads initiatives at the intersection of clinical practice, emerging technologies, and health policy. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine.
Dr. Bhatt is recognized nationally for her leadership in advancing the AI-enabled clinician, promoting equitable and scalable technology adoption, and guiding investments in transformative healthcare solutions. With over two decades of experience as a practicing cardiologist, clinical investigator, and educator, she brings deep expertise in care delivery and digital transformation.
At Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Bhatt served as Director of Outpatient Cardiology, Telecardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, and held the position of Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her research portfolio spans basic science, physiology, clinical trials, and outcomes research, encompassing investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. She also co-designed the MGH Elevate Leadership Program to cultivate communication, adaptability, and innovation among future medical leaders.
A widely published author and sought-after speaker, Dr. Bhatt has delivered keynote addresses around the world, including TEDx talks, and contributes regularly to scholarly and public discourse on cardiovascular innovation and the physician’s evolving role. Dr. Bhatt advises startups and established companies in AI, digital health, and diagnostics on clinical integration, market strategy, and scalable implementation. She works with boards, investors, and cross-sector partners to align innovation with clinical relevance, regulatory strategy, and long-term value creation.
Dr. Bhatt chairs the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee, leading meetings on generative AI regulatory frameworks and digital mental health devices. She advises the FDA’s TAP program for breakthrough devices and collaborates and advises organizations such as the Consumer Technology Association, Peterson Health Technology Institute, and the Governmental Accountability Office. In 2025, Dr. Bhatt spoke in Davos, Switzerland at World Economic Forum side meetings on AI in healthcare, longevity and cardiovascular health, and is scheduled to present again in 2026 on scaling AI in healthcare.