Dr. Zaher Hakim, MD

Dr. Zaher Hakim, MD

Cardiologist

At a glance

Accepts 33 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Works at DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital
Speaks English
5.00
2 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0

Recent reviews

Dr. Hakim has been my cardiologist for years now, I lost touch for awhile and ended up in the er with heart issues and he came to my bedside ready to get me together
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In-network insurances

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

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart attack
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Coronary Artery Disease

More about Dr. Zaher Hakim, MD

Dr. Hakim specializes in Interventional Cardiology and endovascular interventions. His passion is treatment of acute myocardial infarction with stent, peripheral vascular disease treatment with endovascular intervention, pulmonary embolism intervention with catheter-based thrombolysis, and thrombectomy devices. Dr. Hakim earned his medical degree from the School of Medicine, University of Tishreen. He completed his internship and residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Hakim then continued his training by completing Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Hakim’s clinical interest is focused on coronary artery disease outcomes, complex coronary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, large bore vascular access, pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease, and medical education.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Tishreen Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine

Practice

DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Professional memberships

American College of Physicians
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Awards and publications

06/2018 Fellow of the year – Cardiac Care Unit
11/2016 Stanford Travel Award – CoronaryPhysiology
03/2017 Abbott Travel Award – Interventional Cardiology
Zaher Hakim MD, Monica Prevalli MD, Kartik Kumar MD, Nour Abd Almohsen MD, Anupama Kottam MD, Luis Afonso MD. Cardiac Myeloid Sarcoma: A Diagnostic & TreatmentChallenge Journal of American College of Cardiology. American College of Cardiology 2017
Zaher Hakim MD, Ahmed Rashed MD, Luis Afonso MD. ST- Segment Elevation on Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram Journal of American College of Cardiology 67(13):1202 · April 2016 DOI: 10.1016/S0735- 1097(16)31203-7

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1306191853

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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He’s an awesome doctor and he really shows empathy and compassion to the patients.
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Dr. Hakim has been my cardiologist for years now, I lost touch for awhile and ended up in the er with heart issues and he came to my bedside ready to get me together
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Zaher Hakim work with?

Dr. Zaher Hakim works with DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital.

Which board certifications does Dr. Zaher Hakim have?

Dr. Zaher Hakim is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Zaher Hakim?

Dr. Zaher Hakim frequently sees patients for Cardiology Consultation , Cardiology Follow Up , Chest Pain, ECG / EKG Testing, and High Blood Pressure / Hypertension. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Zaher Hakim on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Zaher Hakim speak?

Dr. Zaher Hakim speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Zaher Hakim in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Dr. Zaher Hakim. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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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