Anas Jawaid, M.D.

Anas Jawaid, M.D.

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiology
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)

Biography

Anas Jawaid, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplantation and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD).

Dr. Jawaid earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he also gained advanced training through a cardiovascular disease fellowship. Dr. Jawaid also completed an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2025.

Dr. Jawaid is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Transplantation, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

In addition to his areas of clinical specialization, Dr. Jawaid has a strong interest in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

He has delivered national and international presentations and published peer-reviewed academic articles related to his areas of expertise.

Personal Note

Dr. Jawaid has trained at multiple busy medical centers, giving him a multifaceted perspective on care. His personal priority is helping patients understand why they are seeing a heart failure doctor and supporting them throughout their medical journey.

When he’s not at work, Dr. Jawaid enjoys watching European soccer, playing tennis, and enjoying the warm Texas weather after spending many years in medical training in the Northeast.

Education & Training

  • Medical School - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2013-2017)
  • Residency - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2017-2020), Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2020-2023), Cardiovascular Disease
  • Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2023-2024), Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
  • American Society of Transplantation
  • Heart Failure Society of America
  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Honors & Awards

  • Finalist, Early Career and Trainee Clinical Case Dilemmas: Best of the Best Award Session 2024, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
  • Top 10 Abstracts 2022, Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient Virtual Conference, American College of Cardiology
  • Bordley Fellowship Teaching Award Nominee 2021, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Raphael Dolin Resident Research Award 2020, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Books & Publications

Clinical Focus

  • Heart Transplantation
  • Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
  • Advanced Heart Failure
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support

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