Mahmoud H Abdou Emory Faculty
Mahmoud H Abdou Emory Faculty

Mahmoud H Abdou, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology

4.9 - 246 Ratings

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322 +1 More Locations
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About

Dr. Mahmoud Abdou received his medical degree from Benghazi University School of Medicine in Benghazi, Libya.  He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, then completed an additional fellowship in Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.  He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and Echocardiography.
Dr. Abdou is joining the distinguished faculty of the Emory Advanced Heart Failure Therapy Center and will see patients at both the Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown campuses.
He holds professional memberships in the American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
Dr. Abdou's clinical interests include Left-Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) therapy, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) and management of cardiogenic shock, and cardiac transplantation. Additionally, he will be heavily involved in the medical education of residents and fellows training at the Emory University School of Medicine.

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Healthcare Network

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2017

Locations

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

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6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 200
Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 246 ratings

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 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Dr. Abdou is a phenomenal provider. I wish all my doctors were as smart, caring, and comforting as him. He is a gem.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

I love Dr Abdou

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-19

I would refer anyone with heart failure to Dr Abdou he was my husband Dr and he loved his kindness and professionalism and they had a great relationship

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

I had a very positive experience with my new doctor. He was attentive, genuinely concerned about my well-being, and took the time to listen to my concerns. I appreciated that he made thoughtful recommendations and adjusted my medications in a way that made me feel more confident about my treatment plan. Overall, I felt well cared for and pleased with the visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-14

Dr abdou is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-10

Absolutely loved my visit. From check in to check out I have zero complaints. My Dr was very knowledgeable, considerate for me and my family. He explained everything to us left me with now questions. Absolutely satisfied

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-07

Great doctor! Seems genuinely concerned with your health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-06

Was very kind and compassionate! Talked so you could understand. Very thorough. Not in a hurry! Very impressed with our physician and with the entire office. Very positive experience!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

I am so grateful for having Dr Abdu assigned to my care. He is always very caring !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Care provider is honestly the best I ever dealt with

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Great listener and extremely helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Great to find a dr that knows and supports the Patient Care motto on walks at Clifton Rdv by Francis Peabody!!!!!!!'nn

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-19

Dr. Abdou is very knowledgeable and listens to all my concerns. He is engaging and easy to talk to, and he answers all your questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-18

I have a long complicated health history. I love that he took time to read my chart/ medical hx BEFORE my appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-13

Dr.Abadou is the best He explains things in the detail I need. He is very informative He explained the details of my condition and the multi factorial aspects involvedHe answered my questions in detail about my forthcoming pacemaker av mode proceedure. He is a warm.anf caring person. Thank you Emory fot having him on your staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-26

They were wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

Very knowledgeable, kind, personable. I feel like I'm in very good hands with Dr Abdou.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-25

Dr. Abdou is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-24

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Dr. Abdou is the best. I'm so happy that I transferred my care from AHS. I definitely recommend him to speak that I speak with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Dr. Abdou is fantastic. He took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. He is very concerned and empathetic and caring. His expertise is fantastic and I feel very reassured knowing that he is managing my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-23

Love Dr Abdou

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-23

100% will continue to recommend Dr Abdou and Emory to my friends and family

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Very thorough with explaining and discussing his plan of care. Very patient, professional, and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Dr. Abdou is a joy to visit. He is an amazing heart success doctor and he is full of joy and laughter.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Great doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

I love Dr. Abdou He is able to explain about my care in words we can understand and explains why! He's just wonderful. I feel safe in his care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-08

Probably the best doctor experience I've had in 72 years.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-22

Made me feel very at ease

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

Very happy with doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-14

Excellent Doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-14

My doctor listens to my concerns/issues as it relates to my health which is very important to me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-04

Spoke in layman's llLanguage, I could understand. Answered all my questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-02

Dr. Abdou is excellent! I appreciate him very much.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Dr. Abdou is always attentive & explains things very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

Excellent doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-26

Yes I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Abdou and Emory at John's Creek.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-13

I love Dr Abdou. He explains things well and provides relief from anxiety.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-09

Very pleased with Dr. Abdou and how he took time with our concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

He was awesome. I really enjoyed him and his attitude. Of If I wasn't so fat I'd like to have him as my regular doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-25

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-18

Professional and Courteous

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Dr Abdou is wonderful in explaining my situation previously and my situation now. Clear words that I could grasp and understand completely. Very compassionate and understanding of my hearing loss. His demeanor is of the highest standard. Emory should be thankful that you have such great talent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Dr. Abdou is exemplary. His ability to explain and discuss in layman terms is the very best I've experienced. Highly recommend him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

Visit with Dr Abdou was pleasurable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Dr. Abdou goes above and beyond to listen, inform and equip his patient. He always leaves the patient with the assurance that he is there to help in any way.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

Dr. Abduo is professional, to the point, and tells me everything I need to know about my situation

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Things were good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-17

Dr. Abdou is very upbeat, a great listener, and does a wonderful job walking me through my care. Additionally he shows compassion, which truly makes me trust him with my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-17

Dr. Abdou is wonderful! I have worked with four different cardiologists within the Emory healthcare system and he is by far the best! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone that would listen.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

No problems everything went well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-26

Very attentive,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Great Doctor. Have nothing negative to say to say .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

He actually took time to listen and didn't hurry our conversation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

Dr. Abdou was very nice and answered all my questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-19

The Doctor was most positive as well as highly professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-15

Dr. Abdou always listens and addresses any concerns. He is an excellent doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-05

He's the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-04

This visit was my first time seeing Dr. Abdou and I was extremely pleased, not only with his extensive knowledge, but also with his willingness to listen and subsequently cultivate a comprehensive and strategic plan for recovery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-12

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-02

Dr Apdou is by far one of the best doctors I've had.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Indiana Univ School of Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure&Transplant Cardiology, 2017
  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Internship: Garyounis University, Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Medical Education: Garyounis University, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Awards

  • House Staff Organization Professional Excellence (HOPE) Award, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Outstanding Resident Award
  • Outstanding Intern Award
  • Citizenship Award, J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program - Emory University School of Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
    Heart Failure Society of America
    International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant