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
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor Columbus, OH 43210
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B Westerville, OH 43081
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
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
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.
156 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 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 is always very pleasant.
Remarkable man. Great listener and physician.
Outstanding doctor. Excellent at explaining issues and solutions.
Rami was awesome. He does an excellent job explaining things and listening to concerns.
Dr. Kahwash is a wonderful doctor!! He is very thoughtful of what the problem is and what the beat treatment is. He is very knowledgeable of my Sarcoidosis and heart involvement.
Excellent care - have been a patient of Dr. Kahwash for 8 years. I feel he is top notch!!! I value his excellence in service & his dedication to me as a patient. He explains his reasons for my the direction of my care.
Answered all my questions.
Dr very detailed
Dr. Kahwash is the best - he listen carefully - and respect you as a person. With Dr. Kahwash you are a person not a number - all I can said he is the best heart doctor - that I have every had.
Very good explaining my health issue
Rami was great.
Very good!
The best.
Excellent -
The doctor was very concerned about my condition. This was my first visit to this doctor and facility. He answered all my questions and rearranged some of my medications, which has helped me a great deal.
Dr. Kahwash is always carrying; takes time to explain my medical conditions in a way I can understand; and, always answers my questions in a truthful and caring way.
This new facility continues to maintain the excellent standards that I enjoy at all the OSU medical facilities. Thank you!
Dr. Kahwash is by far the best heart doctor and consider myself very fortunate to be one of his patients. He is professional, knowledgeable, courteous and pleasant to work with. OSU is very fortunate to have Dr. Kahwash as a member of its staff.
Top notch!!!
Good.
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!
A+.
Dr. Kahwash is a great listener and a great doctor
I have had nothing but the best care since I first came to OSU. All the providers & personnel have always been willing to help me with any questions or problems.
He is an incredibly knowledgeable, caring and effective physician. Because of his care and the medicine he has prescribed, I am healthier than I've been in years.
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
Excellent - felt as if he took my input seriously and was very concerned as a doctor of my getting needed information.
Outstanding doctor. I hope he never leaves OSU Wexner Medical Center.
Caring.
Very knowledgeable & professional.
Rami is extremely knowledgeable & kind.
Dr. Kahwash is incredibly knowledgeable and is very serious about improving my health as a patient. I can't say enough about he and Dr. Augostini work toward the goal of improving my health. I am very thankful.
He is great!
Rami Kahwash is the best! I look forward to my visits with him. He is so caring and listens to my concerns. Great person!
Dr. Kahwash is an excellent provider because he is an expert in his field but he takes into account the overall picture (eg he considers my entire medical history) as well. He communicates with the other providers on my team so that they are all on the same page. He explains things thoroughly to make sure I understand what is going on. He is respectful when answering the very elementary questions I ask in order to fully understand the situation, and he takes as much time as needed to explain things. He cares about whether I am worried about my health, and makes sure I feel better about things without providing me with false hope. I am very grateful for him and to be in his care.
Dr. reviews record before visit so asked informed questions and updates - in contrast to being asked questions by a provider who clearly had not reviewed record based on questions ask me during visit!
I hold a deep respect for Dr. Kahwash. He cares, and he understands and he tells it the way it is.
Very impressed with my doctor! Amazing guy!
Very good.
Always very professional. He is always up to date with my condition and treatment options.
Dr. Kahwash is an awesome physician caring, friendly, easy to understand one of the best.
An excellent doctor.
Rami Kahwash is a wonderful provider. He explains every detail in clean terms. I owe this wonderful man my life!
Dr. Kahwash is very good doctor - Excellent memory, very professional, and yet friendly.
The best.
Excellent.
Dr. Kahwash is wonderful. HE listened to my concerns and gives easy to understand advice. I left with all my questions answered. He made me smile.
Nothing bad to say OSUWMC. Such a special place.
Very good!
Dr. Kawash thoroughly explained his conclusion about my chest pains and gave me next steps to help with my chest pains.
He was great. Felt at ease after leaving his office. Felt like he addressed everything and I had a better understanding of my new diagnosis.
Dr. Kahwash was very thorough and explanatory for my condition and discussed all aspects. He not only explained my condition being treated, by inquired and referred me for another health issue I have. "Outstanding!!"
Dr. Kahwash is always excellent
Staff works very well together and felt a positive culture in that clinic. Also had a pain-check & tech came to same room where saw provider - Nice touch.
Very good.
Dr. Kahwash is an excellent, caring cardiologist.