Ahmad Al Turk

Ahmad Al Turk, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, specializing in Structural Heart Disease and Interventional Cardiology with expertise in advanced cardiac procedures for complex conditions.

His educational pathway includes:

• Medical School: American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, American University of Beirut
• Residency: Internal Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Tulane University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Structural Heart Disease, Banner-University of Arizona

Dr. Al Turk's clinical focus centers on personalized structural interventions, emphasizing that optimal treatment is patient-specific rather than protocol-driven. His procedural repertoire includes TAVR, MitraClip, congenital defect closures, and pulmonary embolism interventions, reflecting a commitment to tailored therapeutic approaches.

His 2025 publication on novel high-risk cardiac procedures demonstrates ongoing innovation in structural heart disease management, particularly for patients previously deemed inoperable.

Academic recognition includes multiple teaching awards and research honors:

• 2023 Michael Grossman Academic Excellence Day, Second Place Winner
• 2022 CRT Young Leader Award nomination
• 2018 Best Teaching Resident Award at Rutgers
• 2017 Golden Apple Award nomination
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society induction

Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Al Turk integrates cross-cultural communication with evidence-based practice, maintaining that patient relationships and verbal reassurance form fundamental components of cardiac care alongside technical interventions.