Omeed Zardkoohi, MD

Omeed Zardkoohi, MD

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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
  • Cardiac Resynchronization
  • Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Defibrillators/Pacemakers
  • Left Atrial Appendage Devices

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - 2005
Residency:
Massachusetts General Hospital - 2008
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2011
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2013

Languages Spoken

  • Farsi
  • Spanish

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

629 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Great care and Dr Zardkoohi explains exactly what is going on and what the options are.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens and answers questions, on time.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Good Doctor, tells it like it is

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Good nurses and doctors

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very skilled and is looking out for my best interest

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Please refer to comments above! They care! I don’t feel like a sick person without any hope!

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough with good, clear explanations of all issues. A specific follow up plan. And good “bedside manner.”

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor - provides all the information a patient needs and takes the time to communicate it well

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August 15, 2022

5.0

This man is an amazing Dr. His bedside manner and explanation of treatment and actual treatment and follow up exceeded expectations. Thank you so much. He saved my life!

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August 14, 2022

5.0

Doctor Zardkoohi is very professional, intelligent and kind. He has helped me through some very difficult times with AFib. He genuinely cares about his patients.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Friendly, personable and easy to talk to

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Respectful

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi listens to my concerns and together we make plans for my healthcare. He is knowledgeable and approachable.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

Besides the reasons for using him, He is very competent at cleaning out the heart from afib.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He made us feel comfortable. He explained my options and his procedure clearly

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He explained options and suggested help for my condition.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

His knowledge and expertise is way above 10 .He really knows his patients and can communicate and listen to them

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very clinically knowledgeable. Always seems in a hurry, but does answer questions. As a patient you need to come prepared. 😃

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi is patient, listens to my concerns, and looks at my cardiac issues from more than one perspective. He communicates in a manner that helps instill much needed confidence in his patients.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

A very, very good doctor!!

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Time spent was discussing our particular situation.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

The integrity of the technicians and doctor.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Give full information ans listens to my questions

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He always impresses me with his depth of knowledge and caring demeanor.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He is the best.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Kind and thorough!! Explained things well!

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July 20, 2022

5.0

I would recommend Dr. Omeed Zardkoohi to anyone who needs to see a cardiologist. Dr. Omeed Zardkoohi and his team provided excellent and professional health care.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very professional and caring. Listens to what you are saying.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

I will be honest. I was diagnosed with afib 6 years ago, and refused to even talk about an ablation. As time went on the conditioned worsened, so I agreed to meet with Dr Zardkoohi. It was his confidence, kindness, and compassion that made me decide to have the procedure.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Very caring and does not rush

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He explains what I need to know about my procedure.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Extremely caring and knowledgeable

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi explained the procedure very clearly to me. I received excellent care.I would highly recommend Dr. Omeed Zardkoohi for care.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent EP. Great listener, explains clearly and fully. Treats you with respect. Knowledgeable and professional

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Very good explanation

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Zardkoohi took his time in explaining the medical issues, answered my questions, and explained his reasoning behind the medications he ordered. He also ordered more heart studies. He referred me to a general cardiologist for further care.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Friendly and patient with questions. Provided options and risk

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Extremely competent, yet has very good “bed side manor”.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

So easy to talk to and takes the conservative approach. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an electrophysiologist

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Smart! Professional! Listens to patients! Accurately reads patios recited. Develops plan for recovery.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very personable, listens to your concerns and explains what needs to be addressed.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Zardkoohi is the consummate professional and generously shares his knowledge and reasoning.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi, is a breath of fresh air. Spent quality time helping meUnderstand what I was dealing with. He Put my mind at ease. I appreciated his professionalism and his knowledge. He gave me some advice on how to help with my heart anxiety and anxiety in general. Northwestern Healthcare is very fortunate to have such a great Doctor on staff.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He explained things so I could understand. Listened to my concerns and answered questions. Was patient, thorough. Did not rush me. Made suggestions about improving my health.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He is a great Doctor.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr is knowledgeable, professional, and includes you in the discussion of your diagnosis and treatment.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

He is very professional and at same time caring.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

On time appointment. Clear communication.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

He's kind and compassionate I never rushes you. And I have confidence in his care

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Efficient And competent

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May 07, 2022

5.0

He took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions. He had reviewed my test results and provided options for my care going forward.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He is thorough

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April 25, 2022

5.0

The best

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Exhibits expertise in his field of specialty.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent in his field, I feel confident Dr Zardkoohi being my Doctor.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

He is the most fabulous Dr. so caring pro-active knowledgeable and brilliant.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Zardkoohi explains and does what he is doing with the best results possible

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April 19, 2022

5.0

He cares.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Love his demeanor

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Takes time to explain things.Through and professional

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Z. Reviewed my case prior to my appointment. After an in office EKG he reviewed his diagnosis and treatment recommendations with me. He answered all of my questions and together we decided on the best treatment plan. He gave me plenty of his time and thoroughly explained everything about the next steps and treatment. I’m very glad to have him as my specialist.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very concerned about my health.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He was friendly and explained differences needed.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Zardkoohi is always kind attentive and understanding. He exudes brilliance so when he tells you something you have confidence in his advise.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

GR Zardkooki is the best.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Good man

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Just knows his stuff and is always thorough

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March 24, 2022

5.0

He is a delightful doctor! Very careful to make sure we understood everything and just so pleasant.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

He’s a very good surgeon and easy to talk to. Ask a lot of questions and really care about his patients

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi listened to my concerns explained possible procedures. After the visit I was not as concern.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Great care, addresses all my concerns. Takes his time and answers my questions. Has checked my chart prior to my appointment so is up to date on what is going on with me.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, very capable, great enthusiasm! Talks too quickly, as if he is in a hurry.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

He explained my condition and answeredquestions.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to explain and listens well

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Thorough

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and will answer your questions as needed.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Seems to care.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

He is good listener, up to date on medical advances, and positive in his prescribed treatment

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He is a passionate doctor and he takes time to explain in layman’s terms the options.

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March 05, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to. Takes time with patient.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent visit knowledgeable and good information

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March 01, 2022

5.0

explained all before and after any office visit and hospitalization

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March 01, 2022

5.0

He explains everything to me in plain english.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

He was the best cardiologist that I’ve ever been treated by. He was very helpful and informative while asking many questions to help him derive out the correct procedures and medication’s that he recommended. Everyone at the office were extremely helpful and professional.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon and physician.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

The Doctor is thorough, knowledgeable, personable and professional

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February 18, 2022

5.0

It doesn't get much better than Dr. Zardkoohi. Compassionate, professional and personable. Clearly intelligent and well-informed.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Other Dr's at other Hospitals not as helpful as NW Dr's

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Zardkoohi was well prepared for my first office visit. Asked good questions and listened to my answers. Very good communicator.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

It is obvious how much he cares and how much he wants to help people.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

he is also good at explaining exactly what he wants and why…..Also not afraid to recommend a consult with another dr

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Z is thorough, he listens and explains everything so the patient clearly understands.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

He also like a friend and makes you feel good there and when I leave just wonderful

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February 09, 2022

5.0

I had the ablation procedure done on Tuesday and everything went very well. Dr Zardkoohi came by after the procedure and explained everything that he found during the procedure. He was very helpful in answering all my questions and the follow up for the procedure.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

HE REALLY MADE SURE HE HAD ALL THE FACTS, AND CAME UP WITH A GOOD SOLUTION TO START WITH.

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February 03, 2022

5.0

He explains what the issue is and how he can fix it.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Through, knowledgable

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January 31, 2022

5.0

He didn’t pressure for an immediate decision and Thoroughly explained everything.

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