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301 N. Madison St. Suite 207Joliet, Illinois 60435
815-740-1900

About Abdulrahman Safadi, MD

Philosophy of Care

I see myself as a partner in my patients' heart health, not just their electrophysiologist. When someone comes to me with atrial fibrillation, palpitations, or questions about their ICD, I know they're often nervous or frustrated. So I start by listening—not just to their heart rhythm, but to how they're sleeping, exercising, working, and feeling day to day. I avoid rushed talk and instead use simple analogies, drawings, and real conversation to make sure they truly understand what's going on. What makes my style unique? I love the high-tech side—ablations, pacemakers, complex procedures—but I also care deeply about the little things that matter day-to-day, like stress, caffeine, alcohol, sleep, and safe exercise. I help patients living with ICDs or heart rhythm conditions find ways to stay active and feel better emotionally, too. My goal is simply this: treat the whole person, not just the arrhythmia, and make decisions together in a way that feels clear, respectful, and even a little warm.

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Languages

English

Arabic

Clinical Interests

In addition to my core practice in cardiac electrophysiology, I have a focused interest and training in advanced rhythm control for atrial fibrillation, including complex catheter ablation. I am experienced in managing ventricular tachycardia, cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure, supraventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmias, syncope, and inherited syndromes such as long QT syndrome. I also support patients in addressing lifestyle and wellness factors that affect arrhythmias, including triggers like alcohol, caffeine, stress, and sleep deprivation. I provide guidance on safe exercise for those with ICDs or channelopathies, dietary counseling for patients on warfarin, and attention to the mental health aspects of living with a cardiac device or chronic arrhythmia. My goal is personalized, whole-patient care grounded in evidence and shared decision-making.

Personal Interests
Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active through hiking and cycling—it's a great way to clear my head and get some fresh air. I also love taking my kids to their sports and simply watching them play. For me, nothing beats spending that time with my family and cheering them on from the sidelines.
Memberships

Heart Rhythm Society

American College Of Cardiology

American Medical Association

Education
Schools
Damascus UniversityGraduation Date: 2002Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois/ Advocate Christ Medical Center/ Internal Medicine2011
Fellowships
Michigan State UniversityCardiovascular Disease2019
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center/ Aurora Sinai Medical CenterClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology2021
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