UP Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified interventional cardiologist Samir Dengle, M.D., to its Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital.

Dr. Dengle specializes in advanced interventional and structural heart procedures, providing comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular disease. His expertise includes diagnostic coronary angiography, complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), and procedures involving mechanical circulatory support such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation insertion.

He is also skilled in transcatheter valve therapies, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER/MitraClip) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). In addition, Dr. Dengle performs structural heart and peripheral vascular procedures, including ASD/PFO closure, carotid artery stenting, and mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Dr. Dengle earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Texas. He completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Nuvance Health System – Danbury Hospital and a fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, part of Boston University. He also served as chief resident during his internal medicine residency at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn.

“My role as a medical care provider affords a unique opportunity to combine clinical knowledge and skills with human connection to help people regain health and improve their quality of life,” Dr. Dengle said. “I value the unique healthcare needs of the Upper Peninsula and am motivated by the opportunity to serve a diverse and often underserved patient population.”

Outside of medicine, Dr. Dengle enjoys playing music, spending time outdoors, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dengle to our Heart & Vascular Center team,” said Tonya Darner, CEO of UP Health System. “His experience in advanced interventional and structural heart procedures enhances our ability to deliver high-quality, comprehensive cardiovascular care close to home, reinforcing our mission of making communities healthier.”

The Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette is a nationally recognized cath lab with PCI and a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI accreditation by the American College of Cardiology. As a Duke Health Affiliate for Heart & Vascular care, UP Health System – Marquette collaborates with the Duke Heart Network to optimize patient outcomes, promote evidence-based medicine, improve community health, and expand access to clinical research.

Dr. Dengle is now seeing patients at UP Health System – Marquette | Heart and Vascular, located at 850 W Baraga Ave., Suite 20, Marquette, MI 49855.

Is it time for a heart checkup? UP Health System – Marquette provides a full range of cardiac services — from preventive screenings and diagnostics to advanced emergency and surgical care in its Level II Trauma Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center. Chest discomfort, shortness of breath or an irregular heartbeat may be signs of a heart problem and should be evaluated by a physician.

To learn more or make an appointment, call 906.449.3440 or visit UPHealthSystem.com/Heart-Vascular.

To learn more about your heart health and risk, take our free Heart Health Assessment at UPHealthSystem.com/cardiology.