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Muhammad Waqas Athar

MD
Electrophysiology,
Cardiology

About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiology

Prior to coming to TriHealth, Dr. Muhammad Athar served as a staff cardiologist and as an electrophysiologist. He has been recognized for clinical excellence and introducing new techniques. Prior to completing two fellowships at the University of Cincinnati, he was on faculty in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He loves the intellectual stimulation that cardiology, and specifically electrophysiology, provides. In his new role, he is excited about exploring new procedures and treatments as the field continues to develop.

Dr. Athar diagnoses and treats adults with arrhythmia and other forms of irregular heartbeats. He also implants devices like pacemakers and defibrillators and performs ablations and laser lead extractions. As part of a patient-centered practice, he believes in helping patients make informed choices. While he will make a clear recommendation, he likes to provide alternatives for his patients to consider. He encourages everyone to seek medical advice when something does not feel right, emphasizing that early treatment is important.

Practice Focus

  • Arrhythmia treatment
  • Ablations
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
  • Laser lead extraction
  • Pacemaker and cardiac resynchronization therapy
  • WATCHMAN™ procedure

Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - Finneytown
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    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - Good Samaritan Campus
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    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center
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    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - Western Ridge
  • Education

    • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners | Residency, 2011
    • King Edward Medical College, Lahore | Medical School, 2004
      Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • UC Health Holmes Hospital | Fellowship, 2020
    • UC Health Holmes Hospital | Fellowship, 2022

    Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine | Board, 2020
      Cardiovascular Disease
    • American Board of Internal Medicine | Board, 2022
      Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    • American Board of Internal Medicine | Other, 2011

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.9 / 5 (237 ratings, 10 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      There were no bad experiences that night.
      Reviewed September 04, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      He was very thorough, answered all my questions, made sure I understood the procedure he was recommending, why it was needed, and gave me the information on the risks of the procedure. He was patient with me and took his time, even when I didn't understand something and he had to repeat himself and explain further.
      Reviewed September 02, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Very thorough answered all my questions even some I didn't know to ask
      Reviewed August 30, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Smart thoughtful kind physician
      Reviewed August 30, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Great experience!
      Reviewed August 23, 2025
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