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Ahmed A Shim, MD

Ahmed A Shim, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
(317) 893-1900
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
Arabic, English

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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (132 ratings)

Locations

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Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5330 E. Stop 11 Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis
317-893-1900 View Details
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Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Lafayette

3900 St. Francis Way
Suite 200
Lafayette, IN 47905

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8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Lafayette
765-775-2800 View Details
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Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Plainfield

315 North Dan Jones Road
Suite 130
Plainfield, IN 46168

Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Plainfield
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Indianapolis
317-528-5000 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Medical University of Lodz

Internship:
St George's Medical University Internal Medicine Internship

Residency:
Woodhull Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
SUNY Downstate Cardiology Fellowship

Fellowship:
University of Illinois COM Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(132 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

67 Reviews

02/20/2026

He understands the cost of medication and works with you to find your best option. And listens to your concerns.

02/11/2026

I already did

02/05/2026

New to Dr. Shim - hoping for a wonderful medical relationship.

01/19/2026

Great doctor

01/18/2026

Feel he cared about my health. Also feel he might have given more explanations on what might be going on with my heart and areas pertaining to the heart and how new meds would affect my problems.

01/15/2026

He's a God-send; what else can I say?

01/13/2026

He is great and goes out of his way to take good care of me

01/12/2026

Explained everything very well.

01/10/2026

Dr. Shim is absolutely wonderful. He takes the time to make sure I understand everything taking place in my treatment plan, explaining on a level I can understand. Anything I'm uncertain about, he is patient and takes time to go through things with me until I do understand.

01/09/2026

He was happy with the test results and saw no reason to change.

01/06/2026

likeable and communicative

01/06/2026

Friendly , listens to you answers any questions plus he’s funny

12/30/2025

Very kind and easy to talk to. Actually got in early for the appointment.

12/30/2025

He was very thorough in explaining my test results to me.

12/29/2025

Very clear

12/25/2025

Seemed knowledgeable and spent adequate time with me.

12/21/2025

Extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk with

12/20/2025

He is very caring and explains everything good

12/18/2025

He listens and reacts to concerns.

12/16/2025

He explains everything. He is very kind.

12/16/2025

Very knowledgeable with excellent bedside manners

12/15/2025

Very concerned, informative and through.

12/15/2025

Again, Dr Shim was very easy to understand while at the same time very competent in his field. I felt totally comfortable with him. I am happy with the action Nolan in place for me.

12/12/2025

He is highly skilled. He is well trained. He installs state of the art technology and equipment.

12/10/2025

Always take the time to listen and come up with a plan that works for both of us

12/09/2025

He's friendly and knowledgeable. Explains things in a way that I can understand. Listens to my concerns and acts on them .

12/04/2025

He is great with his patients and very through as far as explaining any issues.

12/01/2025

Dr. Shim was very clear in his explanations of why I needed to have a pacemaker and what the process would be. He was very open and friendly and I felt free to ask the questions that I had.

11/24/2025

Answered all my questions.

11/20/2025

He truly cared about my health and explained everything in a way that I could understand.

11/19/2025

Very nice, patient, explained everything

11/13/2025

He is super friendly and very knowledgeable.

10/27/2025

Very competent individual.

10/21/2025

Goes into great detail and explains things well.

10/14/2025

Answered all questions proactively.

09/26/2025

Always takes the time to listen and explain his care.

09/18/2025

He made it easy for me to understand.

09/08/2025

His knowledge and kind manner

08/30/2025

He makes it easier to understand.

08/29/2025

He listens and doesn't just give medicine to cover the symptoms. He really wants to know why things are happening. I feel heard and validated and I feel that's important as a patient.

08/26/2025

He listened and considered what I had to say. He based testing on some of the concerns that I had.

08/25/2025

Very informative on all questions and explained in understandable language

08/22/2025

Professional and informative to my car e and future plans of care.

08/20/2025

He’s really nice and a great doctor. Only reason for not giving 10 is he makes me feel rushed during appointments.

08/19/2025

VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXCELLANT RESULTS. I WOULD LIKED TO HAVE HAD MORE TIME TO REVIEW AND EXPLAIN WHAT THE TEST RESULTS.

08/18/2025

He has always taken time to respond to my questions and has a very cordial manner.

08/17/2025

He takes the time to explain and listen to his patients.

08/14/2025

He takes time to talk to you

08/11/2025

Very good

08/06/2025

Knowledgeable and down to earth, understands the real world

07/25/2025

He Listened To Me And Gave Me Knowledge About What Is Happening To My Body And Knowledge Is Power!

07/02/2025

Excellent care and very informative

06/26/2025

This was my first visit and felt very comfortable with him. He answered all my questions and explained everything.

06/26/2025

Dr Shim was kind and explained everything well.

06/12/2025

Explained medical situations and how drugs can have an impact.

06/06/2025

explained things in a way that was easy to understand

05/11/2025

Best doctor I've been to

05/09/2025

Explains things well and shows interest care.

05/07/2025

He really tell you so you can understand what he is saying.

05/07/2025

First meeting today. He seems very nice and knowledgeable

05/06/2025

Dr Shim was very thorough and took the time to answer my questions. Hannah his nurse was very professional as well.

05/05/2025

He explained everything to me and put me at ease. I have already recommended him to a friend!

03/13/2025

Dr. Shim was personable and informative.

03/12/2025

Dr. shim has a wealth of knowledge and has helped me tremendously.

03/10/2025

Takes the time to explain problems and treatment options

03/10/2025

Excellent doctor!!!

03/05/2025

Very matter of fact
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