Dr. Hossein Karim
Cardiologist
Dr. Hossein Karim is a Cardiologist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, UAE, trained in internal medicine and cardiology with a fellowship in heart failure. Dr. Karim sees adults with high blood pressure, heart failure, breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations and other heart conditions. Book an appointment on 06 599 7777.
About Dr. Hossein Karim
Dr. Hossein Karim is a cardiologist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah. He sees adults with heart and blood pressure problems, from raised blood pressure and heart risk that need long-term control to heart failure, irregular heartbeat and valve disease. Tests such as an ECG, an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), a stress test or a heart rhythm monitor help him work out the cause of symptoms and plan treatment. If you need coronary angiography or another procedure that requires a cath lab, Dr. Karim can arrange referral to a centre that provides it.
He came to cardiology through general and internal medicine. After studying medicine at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, he worked as a general physician running rural health centres, then trained in internal medicine at Kermanshah University of Medical Science and practised as an internist in Kermanshah. He completed subspecialty training in cardiology at Tehran University of Medical Science and a fellowship in heart failure and heart transplantation at Shahid Rajaii's Cardiovascular Center.
Dr. Karim has also held academic and leadership roles. He has been a faculty member of the cardiovascular group at Alborz and Kermanshah Universities of Medical Science, headed the cardiovascular research centre of Imam Ali Hospital, and served as President of Alborz University of Medical Science. He has written books on hypertension (2015), protocols for heart transplantation (2018) and cardio-renal syndrome, the interplay between heart and kidney disease (2019).
Areas of expertise
Each links to the service page, with what to expect and how to prepare.
Qualifications and training
Fellowship training in Heart Failure and Heart Transplant
Shahid Rajaii's Cardiovascular Center
Subspecialty training in Cardiology
Tehran University of Medical Science
Specialist training in Internal Medicine
Kermanshah University of Medical Science
General Medicine
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science
Professional experience
President
Alborz University of Medical Science
Head, Cardiovascular Research Center
Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah Medical Science University
Faculty member, Cardiovascular Group
Alborz and Kermanshah Universities of Medical Science
Internist
Kermanshah
Internal Medicine Residency
Kermanshah University of Medical Science
Professional Expert, Deputy of Medical Education
Ministry of Health
Head of Health Center
Kermanshah Province
General Physician and Administrator of Rural Health Centers
Clinic days and appointments
Appointments with Dr. Hossein Karim are arranged by phone on 06 599 7777. The team confirms the day and time when you call.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Hossein Karim treat?
Dr. Hossein Karim treats adults with heart and circulation problems, including high blood pressure, heart failure, irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation, heart valve disease and raised cardiovascular risk. Dr. Karim has fellowship training in heart failure.
Does Dr. Karim perform angiography at Dar Al Kamal Hospital?
Coronary angiography and stenting are performed at a specialist heart centre with a catheter laboratory, not at Dar Al Kamal Hospital. If Dr. Karim finds that you need one of these procedures, he arranges the referral, sends your test results and continues your care in Sharjah afterwards.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Karim?
No referral is needed. You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim directly by calling Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777. If another doctor has already investigated your heart, bring their letter and results.
Which days does Dr. Karim hold clinic?
Clinic days for Dr. Karim are confirmed when you call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777; the team will offer the next available time.
What should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Karim?
Bring your Emirates ID, your insurance card, a list of all the medicines you take, and any previous ECGs, echocardiogram reports, blood tests or hospital letters. A record of home blood pressure readings also helps Dr. Karim at the first visit.
Is a consultation with Dr. Karim covered by insurance?
Most UAE health insurance plans cover specialist cardiology consultations, but cover varies by policy, and some heart tests need pre-approval from the insurer. Check with your insurer or call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777 to confirm.
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team