Overview
Dr. Wassef Karrowni, M.D., is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with expertise in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart interventions. Dr. Karrowni attended medical school at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He trained for residency in internal medicine, fellowship in cardiovascular diseases, and subspecialty in interventional cardiology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Karrowni’s clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, critical limb ischemia, varicose veins, and deep vein disease.
Procedures performed by Dr. Karrowni include Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), Coronary and Peripheral CTO Interventions, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR), Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) with MitraClip, Left Atrial Appendage Closure with Watchman, ASD/PFO Closure, Paravalvular Leak (PVL) Closure, Vein Ablations, Sclerotherapy, and Peripheral Arterial and Venous Endovascular Interventions.
Dr. Karrowni is board certified in the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology; the American Board of Vascular Medicine, and Endovascular Medicine; the National Board of Echocardiography, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography; Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology; Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography; and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Dr. Karrowni is a member of the American College of Cardiology. He has received several honors and awards including the Doctor of Medicine awarded with distinction, elected member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, elected Fellow of the Year consecutively for academic years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, and served as Chief Fellow in Cardiology for academic year 2011-2012. Dr. Karrowni has published more than 30 book chapters and research papers, including prestigious publications such as the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) and Circulation. His research interests involve the development of new devices in the cardiovascular field, and outcome research in the areas of valvular heart disease and vascular disease.
Dr. Karrowni is committed to staying abreast of the latest medical breakthroughs and technologies in all aspects of cardiovascular disease, to facilitate the best medical outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Karrowni is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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710 N Euclid St, Suite 214, Anaheim, CA 92801
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Karrowni 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wassef Karrowni
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wassef Karrowni?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wassef Karrowni by calling their office at 877-430-7337. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wassef Karrowni a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wassef Karrowni is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Attack, 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. Wassef Karrowni specialize in?
While Dr. Wassef Karrowni is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Wassef Karrowni participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wassef Karrowni has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Wassef Karrowni's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wassef Karrowni accept my insurance?
Dr. Wassef Karrowni accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-430-7337 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Karrowni isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
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- AngioplastyDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ApoplexyDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Karrowni isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.