Dr. Asad Karim, MD is a cardiology specialist in Sherman, TX and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1985 and specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and more.Read his story
Cardiovascular Wellness Center
300 N Highland Ave Ste 365
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 892-2030
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Oklahoma
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Top Care Areas
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Congenital Heart Defects
very high
more than 99% of peers
Tricuspid Valve Disease
very high
more than 98% of peers
Hyperlipidemia
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Karim's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Karim "Dr Karim has been in clinical practice in cardiovascular medicine for almost 20 years. This includes time spent in research, education, and training young physicians. The last 15 years have been spent exclusively in direct patient care. Patients treated in the practice with utmost respect, compassion and understanding of their clinical condition. We follow all the latest national, international guidelines and consensus in managing patients. "
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Karim "All patients presenting to the practice are treated compassionately with utmost interest and empathy to their needs. Goal of the practice is to improve cardiovascular health via logical means including healthy diet, exercise prescription, weight management, and therapeutic intervention as deemed necessary."
3 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
3 Board Certifications
- CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Interventional CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
52 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autonomic Disorders
- Benign Tumor
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Pericardial Disease
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension
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32 Procedures
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Angiography
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Angiograms
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Studies
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Thoracentesis
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Loyola University Med Ctr/Hines VA HospInternship Hospital | Completed 1987
- Loyola University Med Center ProgramResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- Loyola Univ HospFellowship Hospital | Completed 1990
- St Louis University Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1993
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Urdu
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Karim's Reviews
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