Dr. Alan J. Taylor is a board-certified cardiologist and clinical researcher, specializing in cardiovascular imaging and prevention. He directs advanced cardiac imaging at the Washington Hospital Center and Medstar Research Health Institute in Washington, DC.

Dr. Taylor obtained his medical training at the Johns Hopkins University, followed by residency training in internal medicine at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Virginia.

During his 20-year career at Walter Reed, he served as director of cardiovascular research, director of the cardiovascular disease training program and chief of the cardiology services. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.