
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.
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Locations
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.
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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Heart AttackDr. Shafiq isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart FailureDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- NecrosisDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Stable AnginaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Shafiq isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
