
Overview
Sanders Chae, MD, is a UW Health cardiologist (heart doctor). He specializes in interventional cardiac electrophysiology, a branch of cardiology focused on treating the heart’s electrical systems.Dr. Chae primarily diagnoses and treats abnormal heart rhythm disorders. He cares for patients with a variety of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats). These include atrial and ventricular fibrillation (rapid, irregular heartbeats), atrial flutters (rapid, regular heartbeats) and tachycardias (abnormally fast heart rate). He also sees patients with abnormalities in the heart’s natural pacemaker — the sinus node.Dr. Chae appreciates the importance of patient-centered care and strives to help people in meaningful ways. He partners with his patients to help them understand their conditions and find treatments that fit their goals. He encourages them to take control of their health and get back to living their best lives.In his free time, Dr. Chae enjoys running, skiing, hiking and traveling with his family.I’m committed to empowering my patients to pursue their health-related goals.
Dr. Chae is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Chae is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1340 Charles St, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chae 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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1340 Charles St Clinic Heart Clinic Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic
John Kaminski, MD, is a UW Health cardiologist. He cares for people with problems with their heart’s electrical system. He regularly treats patients with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, types of irregular heartbeats affecting the top of the heart’s chambers. Dr. Kaminski also sees patients with tachycardia (fast heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat) and ventricular fibrillation (very fast heart rhythm that doesn’t allow the heart to pump blood).He treats patients with sudden cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops beating), premature ventricular contractions (extra beats from the bottom chambers of the heart) and premature atrial contractions (extra beats from the top chambers of the heart). Dr. Kaminski also sees patients with genetic disorders that affect the electrical system of the heart, including long QT syndrome (causes sudden irregular heartbeats) and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome (having an extra electrical pathway in the heart).Dr. Kaminski believes in practicing shared decision-making with his patients. He provides them with information and guides them through treatment plan options so they can make the decision that best fits their lifestyle.I became a doctor to save lives and empower patients to take control of their health. Dr. Kaminski is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kaminski is currently accepting new patients.
Rockford Health Physicians
Imdad Ahmed is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.
SSM Health Monroe Heart & Vascular Care
"Arif Ahmad is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. He obtained his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the University of Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. Dr. Ahmad completed his residency in internal medicine at Cornell University Medical College in New York, NY. He then went on to complete fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac clinical electrophysiology at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Ahmad's medical interests encompass comprehensive cardiovascular care to include electrocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterizations, CT coronaries, EP testing and ablations, and pacemakers and defibrillators to regulate the heartbeat. Dr. Ahmad is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. While not at work, Dr. Ahmad is a published writer and has a farm, which he calls his own slice of heaven. He also enjoys bowhunting. ""I enjoy practicing in a small community where I get to know my patients and their families. It gives me great satisfaction when I am able to help them improve their quality of life after a serious diagnosis."" - Arif Ahmad, MD". Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , American Society Of Nuclear Cardiology , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease , and American College Of Cardiology . Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanders H. Chae
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sanders H. Chae?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sanders H. Chae 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. Sanders H. Chae a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanders H. Chae is classified as an Distinguished 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. Sanders H. Chae specialize in?
While Dr. Sanders H. Chae is a Cardiac Electrophysiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Ectopic Heartbeat. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Does Dr. Sanders H. Chae participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanders H. Chae has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Sanders H. Chae's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sanders H. Chae accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanders H. Chae 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
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Chae isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac AblationDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular Tachycardia
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Chae isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- FaintingDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Heart AttackDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- NecrosisDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Chae isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.

