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Specialties

Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Catheter ablation for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias
  • Implant and management of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (pacemakers and defibrillators)
  • Lead extraction

Related Services

About

Dr. Karam Ayoub received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan. He completed his internal medicine residency from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This was followed by an internal medicine chief residency year from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. In 2017, Dr. Ayoub came to UK to complete a cardiovascular disease fellowship. Following that, Dr. Ayoub completed a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology from UK and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with a focus on complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. In 2022, Dr. Ayoub returned to the cardiology team at UK HealthCare in the Heart Rhythm Program. In his spare time, Dr. Ayoub likes to spend his time playing soccer and baking with his kids.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

Jordan University of Science & Technology, School of Medicine, Irbid, Jordan

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.

Fellowship

Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
National Board of Echocardiography

Ratings & Reviews

4.96 out of 5
48 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    November 27th 2024
    Everyone was excellent in explaining the procedure and answering any questions I had

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    November 22nd 2024
    Excellent communication and diagnosis about my problem and recommendations on correcting my issues

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    November 22nd 2024
    Exceptional service by the attending physician.

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    November 21st 2024
    I got good feedback about health issues and was able to make choices in my health outcomes

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    November 8th 2024
    He was great!!

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      November 8th 2024
      Doctor was amazing! He was so compassionate, caring, and really explained everything I had going on. I would highly Recommend him!!

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      November 6th 2024
      Excellent listener.

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      October 30th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub presented me with options about my care. He did an excellent job of explaining what all would be involved and what to expect. He is supportive of my choices as a patient, and feel that he and his staff will always be available to answer questions and give support and guidance.

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      October 23rd 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is caring, personable, and so intelligent. He is the BEST!

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      October 16th 2024
      Would recommend this group to anyone

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      October 16th 2024
      I am very impressed how Dr. Ayoub explains something and allows you to make a decision.

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      October 16th 2024
      I couldn't be happier with Dr Ayub (Ayoub). I have noticed that he pays attention to my overall physical condition, and seems to come from a somewhat holistic perspective, not acting as if my cardiac health is independent of the rest of my body.

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      October 9th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is an excellent physician. He is always warm, friendly, and an active listener with excellent communication skills.

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      September 25th 2024
      Options were explained and concerns were addressed in a manner to my satisfaction.

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      September 18th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub spent a significant amount of time explaining options and the pros and cons of each.

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      September 4th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is a deeply attentive person - He has a warm and personable professional style. He is always well prepared, reviewing his estimable memory about my case before such visit. He is constantly framing information from my point of view, and expresses options for MY decision making. He is unusually articulate in words and feelings.

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      August 28th 2024
      Dr. Karam Ayoub was very kind and helpful. Hard to find now.

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      August 15th 2024
      Very thorough. Great explanations.

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      August 9th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is absolutely the best. He is great with explanations, listening and a super good clinician. One of UK's best MD's for sure.

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      July 31st 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is a fantastic doctor. He has a warm soul and I am so grateful he is my doctor.

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      July 31st 2024
      This doctor did not keep me waiting and then explained everything in detail. Never got in a hurry the most pleasant appointment I have ever had.

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      July 24th 2024
      Absolutely would recommend UK Healthcare!

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      July 18th 2024
      Everyone polite, professional and answered all my questions.

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      July 17th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub made a concerted effort to discuss, explain, solicit questions, and offered insight about my condition based on his experience... very useful.

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      July 17th 2024
      Doctor and PA were very thorough in the care and explanations.

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      July 12th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub was very good in explaining treatment options.

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      July 12th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is very clear in his explanations. I never have a moment of concern or doubt.

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      July 10th 2024
      Very professional, very knowledgeable very thoughtful, very willing to answer questions, excellent knowledge of this patients medical history.

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      July 10th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub takes time to listen. Offers his advice. Cares about my concerns. I'm glad to be his patient.

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      July 10th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub maybe the best I've come in contact with.

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      May 29th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is an asset to UK Healthcare. He is very professional, caring, and informative. He has explained my condition and remedies very clear since day 1.

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      May 22nd 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is one of the best doctors that I've seen at UK

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      May 10th 2024
      Excellent

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      May 8th 2024
      First class physician.

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      May 1st 2024
      Dr. Ayoub is fantastic, an excellent communicator, one of my favorite doctors.

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      April 24th 2024
      Dr. Ayoub and his staff are wonderful to deal with.

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      April 24th 2024
      Excellent care. Empathetic and supportive

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      April 17th 2024
      Good

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      April 12th 2024
      Excellent care provider

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      April 12th 2024
      This applies to all of the many doctors and nurses who attended the procedure.

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      April 10th 2024
      He is excellent at communicating the issues and resolutions in terms I can understand. He is very caring which was apparent from his voice and body language.

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      March 27th 2024
      Extremely please with the compassion and knowledge shown by Dr. Ayoub.

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      March 13th 2024
      Very likely

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      March 8th 2024
      Very informativeTook all the time I needed and all questions

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      March 8th 2024
      I was given two choices of treatment and the percentage of improvement for my A fib.

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      February 28th 2024
      I would highly recommend

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      February 21st 2024
      Very Thorough

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      February 14th 2024
      Dr Ayoub, in my humble opinion, is the best physician I have at UK. Smart, caring, knowledgeable, courteous, responsive and timely. I truly appreciate him and trust him implicitly!