Farhad Farokhi DO, Cardiologist
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Farhad Farokhi DO

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5/5(6)
602 W University Ave Urbana IL, 61801
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About

Farhad Farokhi, DO, FACC, has maintained a position within Rockford Cardiovascular Associates, a practice serving the Rockford, Illinois region, since 2009. Dr. Farokhi specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, which is the study of electrical properties of biological cells and tissues of the heart. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Farokhi has the distinguished title of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Board certified in cardiovascular disease, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and internal medicine by, Dr. Farokhi speaks locally on cardiology and is an attending physician to various local medical facilities. Throughout his career, Dr. Farokhi has been published on his research in the field.

Education and Training

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1996

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiac ElectrophysiologyCardiology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Internships

  • Ohio State University

Fellowships

  • Midwestern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cardiology), Masonic Medical Center (Electrophysiology)

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Strong Interest in his Specialty, Providing Care for his Cardiac and Electrophysiology Patients, Strong Desire to Achieve the Best Level of Care for his Patient, Staying Up-to-Date

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Traveling, Reading, History

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Cardiology

Farhad Farokhi DO's Practice location

444 Roxbury Road -
Rockford, Illinois 61107
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New patients: 815-398-3000
Fax: 815-398-3041
www.rockfordcardiovascular.com

Practice At 602 W University Ave

602 W University Ave -
Urbana, IL 61801
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New patients: 217-383-3440
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Patient Experience with Dr. Farokhi


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Farhad Farokhi DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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