Abdul Karim Ahmad, MD, Cardiologist

Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD, FHRS

Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Structural Heart

4.8
199 Ratings
Practices In: Joliet
Patients Seen: Adults

Clin­i­cal car­diac elec­tro­phys­i­ol­o­gy is a dynam­ic field. The heart elec­tri­cal sys­tem is com­pli­cat­ed. I believe that it is extreme­ly impor­tant to spend enough time with my patients and ful­ly explain their prob­lem in order for them to be able to for­mu­late an informed deci­sion. I like to be involved in all aspects of the car­diac care for my patients in order to deliv­er com­plete and com­pre­hen­sive care.

Board Certifications
Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Languages
English, Arabic, French
Clinical Interests

Car­diac Elec­tro­phys­i­ol­o­gy and Cardiology

Personal Interests

Music, read­ing and biking.

Memberships
American College of Cardiology
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet
333 Madison Street Joliet, Illinois 60435 815-725-7133 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
150 West High Street Morris, Illinois 60450 815-942-2932 Get Directions
Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Boulevard New Lenox, Illinois 60451 815-300-1100 Get Directions
School
University of Damascus, Syria University of Damascus Graduation Date: 1993 Degree: MD
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Resident in Internal Medicine
University of Damascus, Syria Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cardiology
University of Vermont Cardiac Electrophysiology

Procedures

24-Hour Holter Monitoring, 30-Day Event Monitoring, AICD (Defibrillator), Atrial Appendage Closure, Cardiac Stress Testing, Cardiac Testing, Cardioversion, Catheter Ablation, Diagnostic Testing, EKG Stress Testing, Echocardiographic Stress Testing, Electrophysiology Study, Pacemaker, Tilt Table Testing, Transesophageal Echocardiography, WATCHMAN™

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
199 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
196 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
194 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
198 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
197 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
193 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Everyone was friendly and very professional."
5
Feb. 12, 2024
"Dr Karim is a very nice person."
5
Feb. 5, 2024
"Dr. Karim always explains very thorough! & Caring!"
4
Jan. 18, 2024
"Cordial, concerned, knowledgeable. In charge."
5
Nov. 19, 2023
"First time seeing the Doctor and both my husband and I were very impressed with the visit. He was very professional but explained everything completely and made certain we understood. We are looking forward to seeing Dr, Karim again and are confident he will be able to help me."
5
Nov. 17, 2023
"Dr. K was Well informed of my situation. Had said that he would perform my Cardio Version and felt this time it would takel !. His girl would set up a date after I check my calendar and that it would be done at St. Joes. Had it and only problem was the staff was getting nervous at the hospital. They were very friendly. Was put to sleep and when I woke up was monitored and heart was finally in Rythm!"
4
Nov. 13, 2023
"Always good visits!"
5
Nov. 3, 2023
"Always listens and understands"
5
Oct. 24, 2023
"Dr. Kirim is fantastic!"
5
Oct. 24, 2023
"Very good."
5
Oct. 23, 2023
"Previous visit in hospital. Very Good experience. Direct and straight forward with any issues and time set for follow up. Would recommend this physician as a Top Doc!"
5
Sep. 30, 2023
"*Dr. Karim, very good."
0
Sep. 25, 2023
"I am very blessed to have Dr. Karim. He is certainly one of the top heart specialists there!"
4.8
Sep. 20, 2023
"I am always taken care of very well. Both Dr. Karim and Laurel are excellent. I even recommend a neighbor to them and she has an appointment to see Dr Karim."
5
Sep. 20, 2023
"Dr. Karim and Jeanette were very thorough, professional and friendly."
5
Sep. 19, 2023
"Listened to my problem and order the right tests to find the problem."
5
Sep. 19, 2023
"Dr. Karim has patience and he is willing to listen. He's a very good Doctor!"
5
Sep. 2, 2023
"The entire CARDIOVASCULAR team at Heartland/Duly, office are CONSISTENTLY VERY, VERY CARING, THOROUGH and HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL IN ALL ASPECTS OF PATIENT CARE!!!!!!! DR. RAMADURAI and DR. KARIN and THEIR INCREDIBLY DEDICATED MEDICAL NURSING STAFF are the KINDEST, POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEDICAL TEAM ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH!!!!!! GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE TEAM AT THIS SHINING STAR FOR HIGH INTEGRITY CARDIOVASCULAR CARE IN OUR JOLIET ILLINOIS COMMUNITY!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!!!"
5
Aug. 21, 2023
"Very pleased with my experience with the doctor & the support people I encountered."
5
Jul. 30, 2023
"Doctor listened to me "
5
Jul. 30, 2023
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