Ajaypaul Singh Sukhi, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Languages: English
About me
Ajaypaul Sukhi, MD, is an interventional cardiologist practicing at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, who specializes in coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. He is triple board-certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Sukhi’s provides evidence-based treatments, including various procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention, alcohol septal ablation, mechanical circulatory support, intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, and rotational atherectomy.
Known for his compassionate and respectful attitude, he builds trust with patients through clear communication and careful guidance. His approach combines technical precision with humane considerations to provide the most appropriate treatment for each patient.
Dr. Sukhi received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangalore, India. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and an interventional cardiology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Dr. Sukhi is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the National Board of Echocardiography, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
He speaks Hindi and Punjabi.
Philosophy of care
“I find it extremely rewarding as an interventional cardiologist to be present during critical moments in my patients’ lives. It brings me deep personal and professional satisfaction to use my expertise to improve their quality of life. In one sentence, my philosophy of care is: the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right time. While many interventions are available, I am committed to guiding each patient toward the option that best aligns with their personal goals and circumstances.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmia
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Spasm
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Heart Attack
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Palpitations
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness Of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Venous Embolism
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Ablation Therapy
- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Closure
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Angioplasty
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cardioversion
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Disease Management
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Coronary Stenting
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Murmur Treatment
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lipid Profile
- Myocardial Infarction Treatment
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pacemaker Interrogation
- Palpitation Treatment
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Permanent Pacemaker Insertion
- Preventive Cardiology
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Pulmonary Vein Isolation
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Stent Placement
- Stress Test
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ablation
- Syncope Treatment
- Tilt Table Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice Fund PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- First Health PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-POS Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna HMO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst NASCO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-POS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Network OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst EPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Medicare Direct
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- OA Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Administrators
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- TRICARE East Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Navigate
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Student Resources
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- HighMark
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2024)
Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine (2023)
Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore GME (2017)
Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (2011)