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Ahmad J. Abu-Halimah MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Medical Director, Vanderbilt Heart-Rutherford

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease

Location

1370 Gateway Boulevard, Suites 200 and 230
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Ain Shams University, 1993
  • Internship - Ain-Shams University Hospital, 1995
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - King Hussein Medical Center, 2000
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - King Hussein Medical Center, 2000
  • Residency - Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, 2001
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Brown University, 2005
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Brown University, 2005
  • Cardiology Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2008
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2009
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians
  • Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Interventional Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Abu and his staff are excellent and so caring! Thank you
February 19, 2026
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Dr Abu is Awesome
February 19, 2026
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From my very first visit, Dr Abu was attentive, thorough, and genuinely compassionate. He took the time to carefully explain my condition and treatment options in a way that was clear and reassuring, never making me feel rushed or dismissed.Dr. Abu's professionalism, friendliness, and calm, confident manner immediately puts me at ease. He listens closely to concerns and answers every question thoughtfully, which makes a stressful situation much easier to manage. I always feel that my health and wellbeing are his top priority.I would highly recommend Dr. Abu to anyone seeking an dedicated exceptional cardiologist.
February 16, 2026
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Dr. Abu is great. He makes me feel comfortable with all aspects of the appointment!
February 14, 2026
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Dr Abu is great and takes an interest in you and always friendly.
February 12, 2026
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Good
February 11, 2026
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The Dr was so kind and positive. Very refreshing for a Dr to be no nice
February 10, 2026
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Dr Abu is great. Love his attentiveness and how personable he is during my visit. He is super friendly and a great bedside manor
February 6, 2026
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Great bedside manner, compassionate, and professional.
February 3, 2026
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