Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia School of Medicine at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular

Lily Nedda Dastmalchi, DO, MA, FACC, MSCP, is a cardiologist board certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine. She joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2018.

Dr. Dastmalchi leads development for menopause services at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular and is one of the only cardiologists in the DC Metro area with a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential, earned through a rigorous national examination affirming advanced expertise in menopause-related healthcare. She also serves on the specialized provider panels for Inova’s Preventive Cardiology, Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Cardio-Obstetric programs. Additionally, she holds a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia School of Medicine, based at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Dastmalchi completed her cardiology fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. Dastmalchi is committed to delivering a holistic, patient-centered approach to cardiovascular care. Her clinical interests include preventive cardiology, obesity medicine, cardio-obstetrics and women’s cardiovascular health. She specializes in cholesterol and hypertension management, nutrition education, calcium score interpretation and cardiometabolic risk assessment. As part of Inova’s women’s cardiovascular health section, Dr. Dastmalchi leads the menopause program, where she works alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care during this important stage of a woman’s life. She also focuses on managing cardiovascular risk in patients with pregnancy-related conditions such as gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and postpartum cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Dastmalchi emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy and shared decision-making. She is passionate about educating her patients and guiding them to take control of their cardiovascular health through informed choices.

Using evidence-based medicine, Dr. Dastmalchi creates comprehensive and realistic care plans tailored to each patient's lifestyle and goals. She considers factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress and collaborates with patients to integrate lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapies when appropriate. Her goal is to ensure patients feel supported, empowered and confident in managing their cardiovascular health.

Awards/Associations

• American College of Cardiology Reproductive Health and Cardio-obstetrics Council
• American College of Cardiology Nutrition Working Group
• Finalist, American College of Cardiology Women’s Heart Research Competition
• Finalist, Sol Sherry Research Award, Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 2022, 2023
• Future Leaders in Cardiometabolic Health Scholarship Program, Cardiometabolic Health Congress, 2023
• Distinguished Scholar in Internal Medicine, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2018

Webinars

Protecting heart health before, during and after menopause – Drs. Lily Dastmalchi, Shawn Davis-Wilensky, Erin Perucci and Garima Sharma (Feb. 18, 2025)

Separating fact from fiction: will the new weight loss drugs protect your heart? (Feb. 11, 2025)

Improving Cardiovascular Clinical Competencies: Menopausal Transition (Sep 2025)