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Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD

Cardiology* Age 54
Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD
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Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD is a Cardiologist in Joliet, IL.
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Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD

Cardiology* Age 54
Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD is a Cardiologist in Joliet, IL.

About

Dr. Abdul-Karim graduated from University of Damascus in 1993 and completed a residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|Title Resident In Internal Medicine.Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD is a Cardiologist in Joliet, IL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Abdul-Karim currently practices at Duly Health and Care and are affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet. Dr. Abdul-Karim has experience treating conditions like Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated and Atrial Fibrillation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abdul-Karim received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Abdul-Karim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Abdul-Karim also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Abdul-Karim is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Atrial Fibrillation
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Cardiomyopathy With Heart Block
Atrial Septal Defect
Autonomic Disorders
Autonomic Neuropathy
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomyopathy 1, Familial Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect Type 1
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated With Conduction Defect Type 2
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated, Idiopathic
Cardiomyopathy, Familial Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypogonadism, Collagenoma Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo
Carotid Sinus Syncope
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Murmur
Hypogonadism
Idiopathic Myopathy
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Multifocal Premature Beats
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pulmonary Edema
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncope, Familial Neurocardiogenic
Thrombosis
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Complex Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
Coronary Angiogram
Defibrillator Implantation
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrophysiological Study
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Minimally Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
Pacemaker Implantation, Temporary
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • HealthLink
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • HAP Insurance
  • Priority PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Duly Health and Care
    301 Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 740-1900

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abdul-Karim
4.2
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 13, 2016
Most wonderful man. He's a man who is personable, kind and understanding. He walks you through every step of any and all options. He saved my life. 2 ablations, cardioversions ect. 5 yrs. and still going strong. HE IS A GENIOUS..
JoAnn in Joliet, Il. — Oct 13, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Damascus
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|Title Resident In Internal Medicine
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Fletcher Allen Health Care/Univ of Vermont|Specialty Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abdul-Karim's profile.

Dr. Abdul-Karim frequently treats the following conditions: Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated and Atrial Fibrillation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet.

Yes, Dr. Ahmad Abdul-Karim, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL

  • Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL