Dr. Rishi Panchal, DO, FACC

About me

Dr. Rishi Panchal is a Board Certified Cardiovascular Physician and Advanced Peripheral Vascular Specialist who completed his fellowship training in Peripheral Vascular medicine at Yale School of Medicine, just one of a handful of programs offering this degree of specialized training in the nation. Dr. Panchal believes in using technological advancements to improve the patient’s quality of life, without having to undergo invasive surgical procedures without necessity. Currently the Chief of Medicine at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, Dr. Panchal serves the Wellington, Florida community with compassionate care.

His clinical areas of interest include coronary artery disease, heart failure, limb preservation, and management of peripheral arterial and venous disorders utilizing the most minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Panchal was involved in national research trials at Yale University. He is a contributor to medical textbooks, publishes papers and presents at national cardiovascular conferences.

Growing up in Ocala, Florida and training in Miami, Florida, Dr. Panchal calls South Florida home. His belief is that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, regardless of where someone lives. This is why Dr. Panchal treats patients in Hendry County and Belle Glades region as he believes it is part of his duty as an Ivy League cardiologist and advanced peripheral vascular specialist.  

Education and Training

2024 - Current

• Chief of Medicine
• HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
• Loxahatchee, Florida

2019 - Current

• Director Limb Preservation Program
• HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
• Loxahatchee, Florida

2017 – 2018

• Peripheral Vascular Interventional Fellowship
• Yale University School of Medicine
• New Haven, CT

2014 – 2017

• Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
• Henry Ford Health System
• Detroit, MI

2011 – 2014

• Internal Medicine Residency
• University of Florida
• Gainesville, FL

2007 – 2011

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Glendale, AZ

2003 – 2007

• Bachelor of Science Honors Biology
• University of Miami
• Miami, FL

Board Certifications

• APCA Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, Board Certified, 2018
• ABIM Cardiovascular Disease, Board Certified, 2017
• NBE Echocardiography, Board Certified, 2017
• ABIM Internal Medicine, Board Certified, 2014

Articles

• Wellington The Magazine Blog
• Wellington The Magazine – August 2020

Memberships

• Fellow of American College of Cardiology
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI), Member
• Society for Vascular Medicine, Member
• Chronic Limb Ischemia Global Society, Member