About Me
I am a cardiologist and a professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I earned my medical degree from Damascus University in Damascus, Syria.
I completed my residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. I also completed a fellowship in heart failure, cardiac transplantation and device-based therapy for heart failure at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
I have published peer-reviewed journal articles, and I am a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America and the American Medical Association.
My clinical interests include heart failure, cardiac transplantation, implantation of internal cardiac devices, invasive cardiology and diagnostic coronary angiography. My research interests focus on the area of cardiac resynchronization therapy and mechanical assist device for treatment of advanced heart failure.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiology
- Transplantation
- Internal Medicine
- Organ Transplantation
- Cardio-oncology
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
Locations Where I Practice
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Damascus School of Medicine, Damascus
9/1/1991 - 7/1/1997
Internship
University of Damascus-Neurosurgery, Damascus
1/1/1998 - 12/1/1999
Internship
University Of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Residency
University Of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003
Fellowship
University Of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
10/31/2007
American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio
11/8/2010
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
186 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Kahwash has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Medtronic
- Cardionomic
- Impulse Dynamic
- scPharmaceuticals
He is so kind and compassionate. He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent bedside manner. My cardiologist left OSU and I was so upset over that news. Dr. Kahwash has been wonderful caring for me. I needed someone that I could trust to take care of me and my health and he is perfect for that job if Dr. Harfi can't be. Thank you Dr. Kahwash!!
Dr Karwash is excellent !
Caring and explained my concerns and did not make me feel like I was complaining
Dr Kahwash is the best provider I have ever had, going away. He saved my life a few years ago when I had a heart attack. I have a horrible heart but he manages symptoms as well we all as could be. I compensate fully now, and by all rights I should have died years ago. Nobody is even close to his performance. Look at my records. He should get a prize for pulling me out of death's door.
Outstanding
Dr. Kawash is amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable about my history and illness. Always listens and explains everything.
They are genuine and concerned
I absolutely love the staff & doctors at OSU Ross Medical Center. They are hands down the GREATEST PEOPLE!
I was SO impressed with the doctor. He was knowledgeable about me and my case before entering the room. Called/texted colleagues on my behalf. Explained everything to me carefully and seemed to genuinely want the best care for me. Told me to contact him if I didn't get new medicine by a certain date. And since returning home, he has scheduled another test for me. I couldn't be more impressed. I've been telling people about my wonderful experience with him!
Dr. Kahwash always takes the time to explain things and answer our questions. We appreciate that!
Excellent!!!! I have been a patient of Dr. Kawash for approximately 10 years. He is very knowledgeable about my medical condition and shares all available resources with me. He is very compassionate. He listens to my concerns and allows me to make decisions regarding my care. He is the best!!!
Very good with all concerns
We loved Dr. Kuhwash. He explained everything in great detail and answered our questions and spent a lot of time with us.
Love Dr. Kahwash he is so familiar with me and my issues
My experiences with the Dr. Kahwash on this 1st visit with him was exceptionally excellent!
Saved my life years ago and still top notch care. He knows me and my history and listens.
Good visit.
Very thorough and focused on covering my issue completely.
Very kind and professional
Spent all the time I needed to answer all of my questions and concerns.
The provider was very attentive and provided insight to my heart condition.
Dr asked about my home life and remembered past issues
Always willing to talk and take my point of view into consideration. Very friendly and excellent bedside manner.
I really like Dr. Kahwash - I feel really comfortable talking to him about my health and my progress. He explains everything and I always feel good after my appointment with him.
All good
Always very polite, listens to concerns, explains everything very well. Remembers my health history .
Very good.
He is the best!!
Good
Excellent care, very good talk about future needs etc..
Very happy with how he answered any question I had. Gave answers in layman's terms.
All were good
Dr Kahwash was attentive explained how the new medicine works in my situation and took the time to let me ask any questions that needed clarification.
Very kind, excellent listener, very thorough in explanations of Echocardiogram and existing problems. Dr. Kahwash deserves a sincere hug of gratitude, but I figured that would be frowned upon. I can't say enough about him, he's a God-send!
Dr Kahwash is fantastic, very caring and knowledgeable
Always explains well
Good
Dr Kahwash is ALWAYS an excellent provider. His professionalism and friendliness is awesome. He is very knowledgeable on the sarcoidosis is excellent.
Very detailed and listen me
I like Dr Kahwash. He is an excellent Dr. He saved my life and I am very thankful for that.I would highly recomend him.
Dr. Listens to your concerns, answers questions and explains your condition and the plan for your health. It was an excellent experience.
Excellent . Top notch.
He was very professional and caring about my case.
All good , very intelligent, informational, good plan.
Dr Kawash is an excellent Cardiologist that is knowledgeable, up to date in heart care and friendly. He has excellent bedside approach
Very thorough.
As always, Dr Kawash was informative and a good listener!
Explains everything in detail
Dr Karwash is an excellent doctor. He always listens to me and explains everything in a way that I can understand it.
Most thorough, informative cardiologist I've seen
Good explanation of overall LVAD team process
Dr. Kahwash is an excellent doctor and a wonderful person in general.
Very nice and very helpful
All good
Dr Kahwash is THE best!! His knowledge, communication skills and care are amazing!!
Dr. Kahwash greeted me warmly & talked with me about my condition answering questions & explaining various treatments & outcomes. He knows so much & has great bedside manner. I feel safe in his care.
Dr. Kahwash is the best.
Listen and explained in clear detail my issues. Asked me to followup in 2 weeks to see if medication reduction was solving the issue.
He was great
Dr. Kahwash was extremely professional and very easy to understand. He connected well and communicated with me in an excellent way.
Friendly, helpful, the best!
Excellent doctor. I don't believe I could have a better doctor.
Dr. Kahwash was able to explain why he felt I was encouraging. He was very reassuring.
Dr. Kahwash was outstanding. He listened to my concerns, explained the evaluations that had been done by Dr. Boudoulous and how he was using the information and then proceeded to explain what he felt would be an option for my treatment with pros/cons to what I might be getting into with medication changes.
Dr. Kahwash is very kind and caring. Explains things so we can understand better. He is very busy in the medical work he is involved in, but he has always returned our calls when we have needed him.
Dr. Kahwash is an excellent dr. that is why I drive and 1 1/2 to see him.
All experiences have been very good. Dr. Kahwash is very knowledgeable and caring. He is a wonderful asset to your staff.
Dr. Kahwash is caring for me and my atypical heart condition, he was booked with appointments but worked me in to discuss results of my MRI.
The absolute best doctor! He saved my life and he listens. I trust him.
Excellent.
Very good experience - informative.
Very nice and caring
Relaxed, excellent - superb - professionally & kind very sincere.
Again very, very pleased with care, concerns and knowledge of my provider.
Great!
Dr. Kawash is the best. Period!
Dr. Kahwash has been a very important doctor in my great recovery from serious illness. He and his team are so helpful & positive.
Dr. Kahwash was timely, knowledgeable, & very helpful with my questions/concerns. It is a pleasure working with him! He is compassionate & caring.
All very good.
Everything was very good professional and pleasent
Dr. Kahwash is very caring and listens to you.
Dr. Kahwash has always been very thorough in analyzing my medical issue. His recommendations have greatly improved my life!
A+.
Dr. Kahwash is excellent! He listens to my concerns, is very thorough, and has an excellent bedside manner. I would recommend his office to everyone.
Very good, even remember who come to my last visit 6 months ago.
Very good
Excellent. Dr. Kahwash is an outstanding doctor.
It is because of the level of care from Dr. Rami Kahwash. He is the reason I am still alive today, with his diagnosis of my condition. I thank God every day for the care I have received.
I feel exceptionally fortunate to have Doctor Kahwash as my provider. He answered all of my email questions promptly and based his treatment of me on an established evidentiary record.
Dr. Kahwash is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastically cares about doing what is best for my heart health. He is an amazingly good cardiologist.
Dr. Kahwash is the most professional, knowledgeable, and kind physician.
Dr. Kahwash is very compassionate; great bed side manner. He gives patients the necessary time, answering questions and openly sharing diagnosis and available treatment options.
Took all the time needed to explain the procedure.
Dr. Kahwash is very good, very friendly and has helped extend my life.