Ali Shafiq
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1340 Charles St Clinic Heart Clinic Heart Valve Clinic
1340 Charles St, Suite 300, 
Rockford, IL 

Overview

Ali Shafiq, MD, is a UW Health cardiologist. He cares for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions affecting the heart and valves.Dr. Shafiq commonly diagnoses and treats conditions such as ischemic heart disease (severe blockages in the coronary arteries), congestive heart failure (fluid accumulation in the lungs and throughout the body), valvular heart disease (affecting the heart’s valves) and arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm). He is skilled in a range of treatment techniques, including minimally invasive treatments like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).Dr. Shafiq has special clinical interests in structural heart disease (problems with components of the heart) and congenital (present at birth) heart defects such as patent foramen ovale, or PFO (hole between the upper chambers of the heart).With a focus on respect, Dr. Shafiq treats all patients as if they were family. He uses honest communication, shared decision-making and years of experience to find the best treatments for his patients. Outside of work, Dr. Shafiq enjoys spending time with his family, skiing and practicing taekwondo.My care philosophy is to treat each patient how I would want a doctor to treat my own family members.

Dr. Shafiq is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Fainting, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Shafiq is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shafiq is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

Fhn Memorial Hospital
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Uw Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Dean Health
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Health Alliance
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Locations

1340 Charles St Clinic Heart Clinic Heart Valve Clinic
1340 Charles St, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shafiq has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali Shafiq

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ali Shafiq?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ali Shafiq by calling their office at 779-696-5888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ali Shafiq a top-rated expert for Angina?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali Shafiq is classified as an Advanced expert for Angina, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ali Shafiq specialize in?

While Dr. Ali Shafiq is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Fainting, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ali Shafiq participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ali Shafiq has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angina. You can view a list of Dr. Ali Shafiq's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ali Shafiq accept my insurance?

Dr. Ali Shafiq accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-5888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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