About Me
I am a cardiologist and an assistant 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
- Organ Transplantation
- Cardiology
- Transplantation
- Internal Medicine
- Lung Transplantation
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
Locations Where I Practice
920 N. Hamilton Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B Westerville, OH 43081
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor Columbus, OH 43210
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Damascus, Damascus,
MD
9/1/1991 - 7/1/1997
Internship
University of Damascus, 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 (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
10/31/2007
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology)
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.
124 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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 11/01/2020, 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.
- Medtronic, Inc.
- Cardionomic
- Impulse Dynamic
Dr. Kahwash is exceptional! He demonstrates great respect for me as a medical professional & goes above & beyond to explain everything.
Very good.
All good.
Dr. Kahwash is the best. Even though he is very, he researched options for treating my condition, consulted with my other providers, and called me to discuss the plan. In clinic, (and on the phone) he is professional, polite, listens to my questions and concerns, and does a great job explaining things. Dr. Kahwash is the best.
Dr. Kahwash is always very friendly and listens when I talk, he gives answers a lay person can understand.
Great!
Very good.
Nice use of the white board to help explain - I am a visual learner, so the visual aid helps me understand the medical language better.
Good.
great