Dr. Abbas Rampurwala, usually called ‘Dr R’ by his patients, is an interventional cardiologist and peripheral vascular specialist practicing in Algonquin and the surrounding area. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and vascular interpretation. Although this is important, it is not the only quality to look for in a cardiologist. Equally important is that your heart doctor spends time to explain your diagnosis, your options and the reasoning behind his recommendations. Though knowledge and application of state-of-the-art evidence-based medicine is critically important, Dr. ‘R’ believes that treating patients with empathy and compassion is the only way to achieve optimal results.

Dr. R believes understanding his patients’ concern is as important as treating their disease. His goal is to prevent or reduce heart disease, but if needed, he is highly trained and skilled to perform the interventional procedures his patients may need. Dr R picks up the phone to keep your family physician informed of your cardiac and vascular health. He believes better communication between physicians provides better care for his patients while avoiding complications and saving the health system a few extra dollars.

Doctor ratings and doctor reviews online may not capture all these attributes but may help you find a doctor who may have some of these qualities. Your family physician, your nurse, or your relatives and friends may be able to recommend a cardiologist to you as well. Most of Dr R’s new patients are friends or family of his current patients.