Dr. Niti R. Aggarwal

Niti R. Aggarwal, MD, FACC, FASNC is a cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Franklin in Tennessee. She is a nationally and internationally recognized cardiologist specializing in women’s cardiovascular health, preventive cardiology, cardio-obstetrics, and advanced cardiac imaging. While she is widely recognized for her expertise in heart disease in women, Dr. Aggarwal cares for both women and men and is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based cardiovascular care tailored to each patient’s unique needs, risk factors, and goals. She brings more than 15 years of experience caring for patients with cardiovascular disease. Previously, Dr. Aggarwal served as a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, where she developed nationally recognized programs in women’s cardiovascular health and advanced cardiac imaging. Her clinical expertise includes preventive cardiology including CT imaging and risk stratification, and diseases predominant seen in women including microvascular disease, coronary artery spasm, spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), heart disease during pregnancy, and cardiovascular complications of menopause and autoimmune disorders. An expert in multimodality cardiovascular imaging, including CT and MRI, Dr. Aggarwal ensures that patients receive the right test at the right time, leading to more accurate diagnoses and highly individualized treatment plans. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Aggarwal is an internationally recognized educator, researcher, and advocate for women’s heart health. She has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored national cardiovascular guidelines, won numerous national awards, and has served in leadership roles within several major cardiovascular societies. She is the editor of the textbook Sex Differences in Cardiac Diseases: Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management, a landmark reference dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of heart disease in women.

Dr. Aggarwal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis.

Dr. Aggarwal is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and National Board Of Echocardiography - Adult Echocardiography. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.