Overview
Dr. Samy Elayi completed his residency in internal medicine and cardiology at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris, France followed by completion of a three-year fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Elayi has served as a professor in medicine, director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory and Research for the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington and professor of medicine/chief of electrophysiology for the University of Florida Jacksonville.Dr. Elayi has authored and co-authored more than 100 research articles and mentored medical students, residents, and cardiology and electrophysiology fellows at UK and University of Florida with several “great mentor” awards. Dr. Elayi is a fellow of the American Journal of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society and also editor/board member for the well-known electrophysiology journal PACE.
Dr. Elayi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Fainting, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Dr. Elayi is board certified in Electrophysiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Elayi is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A-300, Lexington, KY 40504
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. Samy Elayi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samy Elayi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samy Elayi by calling their office at 859-276-4429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samy Elayi a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samy Elayi is classified as an Advanced expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Samy Elayi specialize in?
While Dr. Samy Elayi is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Fainting. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Samy Elayi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Samy Elayi has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Samy Elayi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Samy Elayi accept my insurance?
Dr. Samy Elayi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-276-4429 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Elayi isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Elayi isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- FaintingDr. Elayi isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular Tachycardia
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- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Elayi isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Elayi isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Elayi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Elayi isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia