Physician, Professor
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Department: Internal Medicine
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.
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My research interests focus on the area of cardiac resynchronization therapy and mechanical assist device for treatment of advanced heart failure.
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Answered all questions, directed me well.
Listened and generally seemed concerned about me. Explained to me exactly about my heart issues and changed some medicine
Very thorough provider
He was able to make me feel comfortable.
Problems were noted in previous testing. Dr Kawash and his staff quickly followed up with more comprehensive testing. This was a visit to confirm that potential problems were not present and that I should keep going on as previously prescribed.
I have seen Dr. Kahwash for the last five years. In my opinion he is great doctor and OSU support staff is excellent!
Very good. Asked questions about my heart and other conditions that helped my condition
Good
Good appt
I really like Dr. Kahwash. He is very calm, friendly and reassuring.
Our physician and nurses are outsrnsding
Staff very quick and efficient
All have been good
Brilliant physician, warm, caring, personality, complete professional
Never a bad experience with Dr. Kahwash. He listens, explains things well and really seems to care about his patients.
They are all good and the caries the best
Dr Kahwash is a great doctor.
Very knowledgeable about cardiac issues!