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Dr. Samy Elayi, MD

Dr. Samy Elayi, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience
(859) 215-7402

Dr. Samy Elayi, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elayi has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PARIS-SOUTH / RESEARCH OF MEDICINE, KREMLIN-BICETRE, ORSAY in 2000. He is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)
(859) 215-7402
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1401 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504

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CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology/EP

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology/EP1401 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington, KY 40504
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Dr. Elayi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Elayi specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Elayi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elayi

4.3
28 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 star
71%
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4 star
11%
11%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
11%
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First appointment
He was very thorough and listened to all of my questions and took his time to answer each one. I wish all doctors would do that. Didn’t seem to be in a hurry like most. Best first visit I’ve ever had with a doctor. If I could give him more stars, I would vStaff is great as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2025
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Dr elayi is so wonderful. He saved and prolonged my life. I am so grateful for him he listened when no one else did. I’m in tears with how thankful I am. I would never care to wait for an appointment or wait in a waiting room if it meant seeing him. Quality over quantity of time. There is a reason he is such a busy doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Tiffany Hunter – Feb 05, 2025
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[...]. He shows he cares. I never thought I would ever feel this well again.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 02, 2025
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Dr. Elayi is absolutely the best Dr I have ever seen. He is passionate about his work and will always take the time to explain everything in detail! In my book he is definitely the best I’ve ever seen!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Paul Reed – Dec 19, 2024
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We love Dr Elayi. He is compassionate and his bed side manners was comforting while I was scared to death in the hospital.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2024
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Dr. Elayi is one of the best.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2024
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Dr Elayi is a great doctor - worth the wait!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 09, 2024
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He is a good caring dr [...].
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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I wished I could rate a 10 wonderful people
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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Poor time management and poor patient skills
Sat in waiting room for 2 hours then in exam room for 1 hour. Then left feeling unheard about my heart arythmia issues. He made his own assumptions without listening to me and looking at my past test results
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 19, 2024
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This was my first visit to establish care. Wonderful provider and a great visit
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2024
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You do a good job
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2024
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Dr. Elayi is a great communicator and extremely confidence inspiring. I am very pleased to be his patient.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2024
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Very nice NP
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 17, 2024
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They were all awesome explaining the procedure every step of the way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2024
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Dr Elayi always breaks everything down into payment terms and explains everything in depth which is very much appreciated
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2024
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Worked us In
Awesome Dr. very thorough and worked us in after the PA saw something bad on my daughters EKG. They sent us to hospital for Echo and worked us in after the Echo was done. He is very through. Worth waiting to be worked in!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2024
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He was very thorough and explained everything in d
We had to Wait but we didn't have appointment he worked us in
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 05, 2024
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Waited over 2 1/2 hours then gave up and left.
Sitting forever without ever being seen. Patients being seen that arrived after me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Very disappointed – Jan 03, 2024
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One of the best doctors I have ever seen.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2023
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Dr. Samy Elayi, MD is a cardiologist in Lexington, KY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elayi has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Heart Conditions....read more

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Paris-south / Research Of Medicine, Kremlin-bicetre, Orsay

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Elayi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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

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      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
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality