Dr. Hussein Rahim, MD

Dr. Hussein Rahim, MD

Interventional Cardiologist
609.7 mi · 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, West Wing, Suite 301, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

At a glance

4.94 stars (32 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 41 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at VMG Interventional and Structural Cardiology
Speaks English
4.94
32 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0

Recent reviews

Great doctor. He was very thorough and took care of everything I need. Explained everything in a manner I could understand very well.
Verified patient

Office location

VMG Interventional and Structural Cardiology
609.7 mi · 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, West Wing, Suite 301, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cardiac catheterization
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Cardiac catheterization
Percutaneous cardiac intervention

More about Dr. Hussein Rahim, MD

Dr. Hussein Rahim is a detail-oriented and experienced cardiologist. He is currently with VMG - Cardiac Specialty in Ridgewood, NJ. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Rahim earned his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed his fellowships in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and structural heart disease at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Rahim treats coronary artery disease and performs carotid doppler and cardiac catheterization among his other services. His commitment has won him acclaim and recognition in the form of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, the Duncan and Nancy Macmillan Award for Research Excellence. Research papers that he has co-authored have also appeared in prominent professional publications.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Doctor of Medicine
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in General Cardiology
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in Structural Heart Disease
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology

Practice

VMG Interventional and Structural Cardiology

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Awards and publications

Presidential Award for Academic Excellence (2005).
The Duncan and Nancy Macmillan Award for Research Excellence (2009).
Rahim H, Khan M, Hudgins J, Lee K, Du L, Amorosa L. Gastrointestinal sarcoidosis associated with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. World J Gastroenterol. 2013 Feb 21;19(7):1135-9.
Rahim H, Shlofmitz E, Gore A, Hakemi E, Mintz G, Maehara A, Jeremias A, Stone G, Shlofmitz R, Ben-Yehuda O, Shlofmitz R, Ali Z. IVUS- Versus OCT-Guided Coronary Stent Implantation: a Comparison of Intravascular Imaging for Stent Optimization 11(12) · December 2018.
Kumar G, Desai R, Gore A, Rahim H, Maehara A, Matsumura M, Kirtane A, Jeremias A, Ali Z Real world validation of the nonhyperemic index of coronary artery stenosis severity-Resting full-cycle ratio-RE-VALIDATE. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Oct 21.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1053654277

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great doctor. He was very thorough and took care of everything I need. Explained everything in a manner I could understand very well.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Hussein Rahim work with?

Dr. Hussein Rahim works with VMG Interventional and Structural Cardiology.

Where is Dr. Hussein Rahim's office located?

Dr. Hussein Rahim's office is located at 1200 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Which board certifications does Dr. Hussein Rahim have?

Dr. Hussein Rahim is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, National Board of Echocardiography, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hussein Rahim?

Dr. Hussein Rahim frequently sees patients for Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiology Follow Up , Cardiology Second Opinion, Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Angiography. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hussein Rahim on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Hussein Rahim speak?

Dr. Hussein Rahim speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Hussein Rahim in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Dr. Hussein Rahim. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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