Issam A. Mikati, MD

Issam A. Mikati, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • General Cardiology
  • Ischemic Heart Disease

Education

Medical Education:
MD, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
Baylor College of Medicine - 1993
Fellowships:
Baylor College of Medicine - 1997

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

335 Ratings

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87 Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

He really cares about your health.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

I’m very happy with the service in the hospital I recommend the hospital to everybody that is a very professionalAnd it’s really really nice The nurse are very professional Thank you for your service

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Took the time to explain the condition -- warm/comfortable/caring demeanor made the visit a positive experience

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Very proficient Doctor. Just hard to get in for appointments.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

His very caring attitude that his patients understand their illness, his diagnosis & his recommended treatment.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

He makes you feel comfortable & I feel confident moving forward with further testing.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

he explains thing in a way that I understand what he is trying to tell me. He takes his time with you and makes sure I get what he is saying, checks to see if I have questions and answers them.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very good Doctor

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Prompt, listens carefully, answers questions and knows his patient. Always gas sound advice and demonstrates compassion.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful consultation

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July 12, 2022

5.0

knows his stuff, friendly

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June 26, 2022

5.0

He is awesome. Dedicates time and explains everything in detail.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

This was my first meeting with Dr Mikati, he was recommended to me. I felt at ease with Dr Mikati, he was friendly, and he took his time in speaking with me and he listened, which is extremely important. Dr Mikati made me feel like he truly cared about me and my health. We talked about the stress test and why he recommended it to me and other medical issues relating to me. Dr Mikati made a connection with and even though I know he has numerous patients, I felt like he was in the present with me in our conversation and he cared about my health.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

My husband and I are both very pleased with Doctor Mikati. He was thorough and took his time explaining what his thoughts are on how to proceed with treatment.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He gave me a medical exam showing my normal medical condition.

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June 03, 2022

4.0

Was very good at explaining my medicines and my concerns

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He’s thorough and explains everything clearly and concisely

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Intelligent, knowledgeable and care driven

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He’s the best. My harshest criticism is that it is difficult to find availability to see him and he is often running behind schedule, but this is the result of the quality of care and personal attention he shows to his patients. He really is an amazing doctor and I am so thankful to have him looking out for me.

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May 19, 2022

4.0

Very thorough in his profession, took time to listen and explain everything,

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Listens to the patient and explain everything and what they’re gonna do to correct the problem

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Straight up good

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent and professional cardiologist.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

I feel very comfortable with Dr. Mikati. He did a very good job explaining everything.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He is the Best !!!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He listens well.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Let me know everything I needed to know thank you 😊

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April 09, 2022

5.0

I really liked Dr Mikati and sense he is very competent. I hope I am right!

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March 26, 2022

5.0

I recommend Dr. Mikati because of his approach to treating my heart condition and the approach to it

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March 25, 2022

4.0

Unless you keep pushing, he’s not completely forthcoming what his plan is. I don’t feel like I connect with him

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Like I said very nice, didn’t seem to be in a rush.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Patient, professional, explain in details. Friendly and not pushy.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

He took the time and explain things to me

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March 01, 2022

4.0

The Doctor explained everything with details to where I completely understood.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

He takes time with his patients and shows genuine concern.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Very professional, and I will recommended him to my family and friends

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Really knows his stuff.

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February 15, 2022

4.0

Listened and spent a good amount of time with me and explained things clearly.

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February 05, 2022

5.0

He caring in May I was in icu he told me they we are taking good care of you. I believe they took good care of me along with others.

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February 01, 2022

5.0

He would be my choice to provide cardiac care to one of my loved ones.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Shared information in clear and structured manner

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and personable great care!!!

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January 10, 2022

5.0

He’s experienced and very competent.He’s also very caring.

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December 29, 2021

5.0

Very easy to talk to, understood my concerns and laid out a first level of care and where to go from there

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December 18, 2021

5.0

I like his,personality &very knowlegable.

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December 18, 2021

5.0

He was very professional and straight to the point. He made me feel like he could help me.

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Was very caring and listened. He went above and beyond

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December 16, 2021

5.0

Good attitude. Helpful. Was not in a hurry.

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December 14, 2021

5.0

Knows his stuff, good manner, patient

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December 10, 2021

5.0

My man, Dr. Mikati, has been taking care of me on-and-off for the past 5 years. He recently helped me through an especially challenging time that included referring me for not-so-normal open heart surgery at Mayo Clinic. He took the time to get me in touch with the right cardiologist and surgeon at Mayo, and made sure my transition was seamless and transparent. He is an outstanding doctor on multiple levels, but most importantly he clearly cares deeply about his patients and their outcomes. I would definitely recommend him to those I care about - 100%. Thank you, Dr. Mikati!

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November 22, 2021

5.0

You feel that you can trust your heart to him. He's very smart and knowledgeable, attentive to your needs, and a very likeable person.

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November 19, 2021

5.0

He's very clear with his conversation and makes me feel comfortable. I like my Dr

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November 14, 2021

5.0

Outstanding doctor. Explained what my previous cardiologist didn't regarding my heart history from my previous charts. And from the initial meeting, I trust his judgement regarding my health.

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November 12, 2021

4.0

Very kind

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November 10, 2021

5.0

Spends time explaining everything everything and very knowledgeable.

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November 10, 2021

5.0

The Best!

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November 08, 2021

5.0

He was my husband’s doctor & I did not hesitate to choose him as I needed cardiologist.

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November 08, 2021

5.0

He listened attentively, asked important questions, took the time to explain everything in detail, mapped out a specific action plan, made sure all of my questions and concerns were addressed, showed genuine concern and caring, and made me feel much better when I left the appointment. I very much appreciated the care I received

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November 05, 2021

5.0

I believe I explained that in why I would recommend Northwestern.

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November 04, 2021

5.0

Prepared to answer all questions and engage in discussion regarding treatment

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October 29, 2021

5.0

He was very sympathetic but also explained reasons as to why I may feel certain way. He made me feel a bit more reassuring that everything will be ok but tests would be done to be safe

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October 27, 2021

5.0

He really explained in detail about what I’m experiencing.

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October 25, 2021

5.0

The doctor was very personable and kind.

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October 19, 2021

5.0

He's AWESOME

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October 19, 2021

5.0

Really listened to me. Made me feel like he really wanted to find answers to my problems.

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October 12, 2021

5.0

He is an excellent cardiologist. He listens to the cardiovascular complaints of the individual patient and proceeds to diagnose the problems based on his expertise; explains the problems and treatments in an understandable manner. Patient feels confident and assured that he will make the right treatments and that he is available anytime as needed.

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October 12, 2021

5.0

The doctor was good at explaining things and I felt comfortable talking to him.

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October 05, 2021

5.0

Very thorough

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October 03, 2021

5.0

He himself is good at his craft but his staff is not so good and at times problematic.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

Obvious competence, efficiency, took time to explain test results and path forward, answer questions. No rush, clear concern for patient. Highly recommended.

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September 26, 2021

5.0

I feel he’s one of the best that is in his field.

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September 26, 2021

5.0

Was well prepared and ready to discuss what options and treatment I should consider.

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September 07, 2021

5.0

Good doctor

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September 06, 2021

5.0

Great care, spends time with you, answers your questions in detail, and works great with my primary care doctor!

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September 05, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and helping to solve the issues. Doctor explained the on going problems and all the alternate options nicely.

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September 05, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and explain what my problems might be

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September 04, 2021

5.0

I think Dr. Mikati is one of the best cardiologist. I have had him for so many years.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

he listens and gives you the time of day. no rushing to get me out

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August 27, 2021

5.0

He is very kind and considerate and knows his subject.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

He is the best!!!

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August 19, 2021

5.0

He was very diligent and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions with care and concern.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

He took so much time discussing my concerns and allowing me time to ask questions without feeling rushed. He was very thorough, ordered follow up testing, and explained next steps.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Reliable friendly expertise

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Hes terrific at communicating and presents everything well

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July 20, 2021

5.0

The doctor was easy to communicate with.

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Disclosures

Issam A. Mikati, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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