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

4.95 out of 5
46 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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    Very thorough. Great explanations.

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

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    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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    Absolutely would recommend UK Healthcare!

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      Everyone polite, professional and answered all my questions.

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      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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      Doctor and PA were very thorough in the care and explanations.

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      Dr. Ayoub was very good in explaining treatment options.

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

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

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

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      Dr. Ayoub maybe the best I've come in contact with.

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

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      Excellent

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      First class physician.

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      Dr. Ayoub is fantastic, an excellent communicator, one of my favorite doctors.

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      Dr. Ayoub and his staff are wonderful to deal with.

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      Excellent care. Empathetic and supportive

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      Good

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      Excellent care provider

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      This applies to all of the many doctors and nurses who attended the procedure.

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      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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      Extremely please with the compassion and knowledge shown by Dr. Ayoub.

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      Very likely

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      Very informativeTook all the time I needed and all questions

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

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      I would highly recommend

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      Very Thorough

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      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!

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      Exceptional communication better than a any other providers I have had

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      Excellent MD

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      Dr. Ayoub was very descriptive in all his explanations and he showed a lot of sympathy and empathy. I have nothing but positive things to say about him.

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      Very detailed very concerned on everything that was going on as far as my heart was concerned

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      Very nice person to talk to and asked a lot of good questions

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      Very attentive

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      He was great

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      Entire staff were very caring and informative of my medical condition and seemed to care about helping me get better.

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      Dr. was very good at explaining options.

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      Could not ask for better...A+++++++

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      Love dr Ayoub!!

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      Dr Ayoub was very kind and compassionate. Considerate of my needs.

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      No matter the rating scale (5,10, 100), I would rank Dr Ayoub as outstanding for his preparation (he reviewed my case the night before!), his out-of-the-box thinking, about options, his attention to detail, his patient-centered approach, his care in explaining (and assuring my understanding of) the options, his forthrightness and genuine concern for my condition.

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      Dr. Ayoub followed up the visit with information and listen to more information in My Chart. All of this will help me make a decision on what happens next.

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      Dr. Ayoub is the BEST! His care and concern are genuine and he knows his medicine and specialty.