Cardiovascular Institute of Michigan: Ali Shakir M.D.

I was referred to him for POTS care. I was given zero support and told to "hang in there" and "you'll grow out of it". "Growing out" of POTS is a very outdated belief and if he were knowledgeable on the subject, he might've known better. Please, do NOT come here if you have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome).

I have had racing heart/heart palpitations ever since I had the Covid vaccine. My Ob/Gyn sent me to this practice specifically to have an echo done. Dr Shakir was in the room with me less than 10 minutes, drew some pictures of a heart on a piece of paper explaining to me that I was fine, and sent me on my way. I left with no answers and am still having the symptoms I went there for. I felt like he blew me off and would not recommend him.

I have contacted this office literally 4 times to schedule an appointment to have an implant removed. I was told the second call that the person I needed to speak with would call me back when they returned to the office. No return call. The third time I was told the individual was out of town, but returned that day and would call me back. Again, no return call. Prior to this, I was hospitalized and Dr. Shakir came to see me and spent all of one minute with me. He seemed very unconcerned and very rushed. My initial visit with him went well, thereafter, the treatment and concern for my well-being went downhill. I would not recommend this office/physician to anyone. I should not have to call that many times for an appointment.

I had a Loop Recorder inserted on 10/22/19 because of palpitations/irregular heart beat by Shakir he and his nurse Paul the RN at Henry Ford Macomb are awesome and with a great bedside manner. Paul explained everything to me, took good care of me during my stay thank you Paul for your professionalism and loving care this show's you love your job. the procedure was fast and painless of course there is medication numb the area and that's all. Dr. Shakir thank you and Paul for all you have done. I would recomend the doctor if you have heart issues. So guys no need to worry about this procedure you don't need any pain medication's or anything like that just do it they talk you through it.

Dr. Algazoum is a great doctor!