Dr. Emani is a board-certified physician with The Christ Hospital Physicians – Heart & Vascular Team specializing in interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplant at The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn. He comes from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he was most recently the Director of Heart Failure Clinical Research. Dr. Emani helped grow the heart failure, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and research programs in Columbus.
“We are thrilled to welcome one of the leading advanced heart failure doctors in the country to The Christ Hospital Health Network,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, President of The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. “Adding a talented physician like Dr. Emani allows us to grow our already award-winning cardiovascular care as Cincinnati’s heart hospital. His expertise in advanced heart failure is a perfect fit for our rapidly growing heart transplant, mechanical cardiac support and artificial heart programs.”
Dr. Emani earned his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he received the Louis H. Mendelson Award in Cardiology. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University and fellowships in cardiology, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant, and interventional cardiology from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He holds certifications in advanced heart failure-transplant cardiology and interventional cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
“I am excited to be a part of The Christ Hospital Health Network that is known worldwide as a center of excellence for heart and vascular care,” said Dr. Emani. “Returning to practice medicine in my hometown of Cincinnati has been a dream of mine. I am ready to join a group of talented cardiologists, researchers and clinical team members that lead the way in the latest technology and practices working towards the goal of improving our patient’s health.”
Dr. Emani’s approach to care is driven by a commitment to creating personal relationships with his patients, working to piece together the puzzle of their respective health history and a desire to redefine healthcare delivery by finding new ways to improve treatment options through research. His passion and dedication for research have pushed him to continuously deliver leading-edge cardiac care and improve the health of his patients.
Dr. Emani is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation and the Heart Failure Society of America. To make an appointment, call 513-206-1187. For more information on The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, click here.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region, named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2023. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.
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