Melsjan Shkullaku, MD, MBA, FACC

Cardiology, Interventional & Structural Cardiology

About Dr. Melsjan Shkullaku

Melsjan Shkullaku, MD, MBA, FACC, is a board-certified interventional and structural cardiologist. With advanced training in structural interventional cardiology, Dr. Shkullaku's primary clinical interest includes valvular heart disease, structural heart disease, and complex coronary artery disease.

Dr. Shkullaku earned his Medical Degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2011, completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Maryland Medical University in 2014 with subsequent fellowship training in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Structural Interventional Cardiology at University of Maryland Medical Center. He currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Maryland School of Medicine where he enjoys teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Shkullaku ahs and continues to contribute to peer-reviewed publications on topics including coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and innovative interventional techniques. A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he is widely recognized for his technical expertise, clinical acumen, and compassionate patient care.

In his free time, Dr. Shkullaku enjoys spending quality time with his family, outdoor activities, coaching his children's sports teams, and participating in community development organizations in Maryland.

Phone +1 (443) 607-2299
Website Annapolis Heart
Fax +1 (833) 973-0970

Education

Medical School

State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 2011

Residency

University of Maryland Medical Center, 2014

Fellowship

University of Maryland Medical Center – Cardiology, 2018
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) – Structural Cardiology, 2020
University of Maryland Medical Center – Interventional-Structural Cardiology, 2019

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology, 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease, 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine, 2014

Procedures

TAVR

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive heart procedure that replaces the damaged aortic valve with a new one using a catheter inserted through a small incision, providing an alternative option for patients with severe aortic stenosis.
Mitraclip

MitraClip is a minimally invasive procedure used to repair a leaky mitral valve in the heart by placing a small clip over the valve leaflets, restoring proper blood flow and reducing symptoms of heart failure.
PCI

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat blocked coronary arteries by inserting a catheter with a small balloon to widen the artery and placing a stent to keep it open, improving blood flow to the heart muscle.
POBA

Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty (POBA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a balloon catheter to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels and improve blood flow, without the placement of a stent.