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Dr. Shamik Aikat, MD

Dr. Shamik Aikat, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Shamik Aikat, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1101 Veterans Dr Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 233-4511

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Aikat is affiliated with Saint Joseph East Lexington, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Aikat specializes in the area of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Aikat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aikat

3.2

13 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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46%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
no-longer-patient – May 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sam – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
brandon in Campton, KY – Jan 01, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Quality. Compassion. Integrity.

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Cleveland Clin Fdn, Cleveland Clin

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Calcutta / Medical College

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Locations

Practice

Lexington VAMC1101 Veterans Dr Lexington, KY 40502
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Joseph East

    150 N Eagle Creek Dr
    Lexington, KY 40509
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr
    Lexington, KY 40504
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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