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
- 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
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
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.
139 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 10/25/2021, 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 sets the standard on patient care and explaining test results and options. You can tell he cares about his patients. I wish more doctors were like this physician. He is the best!
Very good - patient, explains every thing, pleasant demeanor, comforting, caring. Answers all our questions & concerns.
Dr. Kahwash explained the diagnosis & explained additional testing he would order. It was very helpful. He also responded with a MyChart message once all testing was done to be sure I understood no additional treatment was needed at this time. I appreciated this very much!
I feel confident seeing this dr.
Good Good
Couldn't be better
Dr. Kahwash is a wonderful, caring, excellent cardiologist. He spent time patiently explaining my condition & the procedure needed. He gave me hope that the procedure would help me a great deal. He is the best!
Always professional & courteous.
Answered questions & explained.
Excellent explanations, and replies to my questions. Very knowledgeable of my health and medical history. Dr. Kahwash was excellent!