Additional Languages Spoken
German
Frederic R. Kahl, MD
Frederic R. Kahl, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- ECMO
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia Cardiomyopathy
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart Failure
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Syncope
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Anomalous Coronary Artery
- Athlete's Heart
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Cystic Angiomatosis
- Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Attack
- Hyperlipidemia
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Angina
- Aortic Stenosis
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Heart Murmur
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Mitral Valve Stenosis/Regurgitation
- Prediabetes
- Single Ventricle
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Annuloaortic Ectasia
- Aortoiliac Disease
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome
- Claudication
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Gorham's Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Left Ventricular Non-Compaction
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Renal Hypertension
Ratings and Reviews
4.8124 Ratings 72 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 5.0 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 5.0 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 5.0 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 5.0 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 20, 2023 I have been seeing Frederic Kahl, MD for several years since I first had noticeable heart palpitations. I believe he has given me excellent care.
- March 18, 2023 Dr.Kahl is kind and knowledgeable care professional. He has what so many new physicians and staff lag “bedside manner “ which to me makes all the difference in world in of medical professionals .
- March 18, 2023 I am thankful that my husband and I have had Dr. KAHL as our cardiologist for over thirty years.
- March 15, 2023 I will miss Dr. Kahl when he retires. He made sure I had lab results.
- March 7, 2023 My husband and I really like the Dr. He was very nice caring and I’m glad I was referred to him , I’m glad he will be taking care of my heart ?? He is super nice as well as the staff there !!! Thank you
- March 4, 2023 Very satisfactory visit.
- February 24, 2023 Dr. Kahl was very accommodating. He is not my normal cardiologist, but was kind enough to see me because I had an issue with my blood pressure that I felt needed immediate attention. He prescribed a low dose of blood pressure medication and arranged for me to see my normal Cardiologist. I appreciate his help and concern.
- February 24, 2023 Treats each of us as if we’re a family member!
- February 21, 2023 Dr Kahl seems to be a very good doctor and I like him a lot.
- February 21, 2023 Very aware from questions and conversation that Dr K
- February 20, 2023 He always reviews my history before we meet.
- February 19, 2023 Dr. Kahl gave me the best of care after my first heart attack in 1994 and after my second in 1996. I have seen him regularly since 1994 and have the greatest confidence in him.
- February 17, 2023 He is very caring and takes a special interest in his patients and their health. Very experienced and knowledgeable in his field of Cardiology.
- February 16, 2023 Very friendly and listened to my concerns and together decided treatment options.
- February 14, 2023 Had a good visit
- February 11, 2023 Dr Kahl has been my Dr for years always providing prompt answers and never rushing the visit! He makes sure I understand his recommendations
- February 6, 2023 Thank you for all you do . Dr Kahl you are a great Doctor who cares and treat us with compassion and care for his patients whole lot .
- February 4, 2023 He is a wonderful physician and wish you had more like him.
- February 2, 2023 Dr. Kahl, as always, was awesome! He is knowledgeable, attentive, patient, kind, considerate -- there are not enough positive adjectives to describe what a wonderful provider he has consistently been over the years.
- February 2, 2023 Dr. Kahl truly has the patient's best interest at heart. He is easy to talk with and listens carefully.
- January 28, 2023 Dr Karl is very kind. He explains everything about my situation in a way I can understand.
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Kahl has been with my dad for 30+ years! He is great with my dad, handling all his concerns and medical care!!!
- January 22, 2023 Very personable, enjoyed talking to him
- January 9, 2023 very attentive and friendly and obviously concerned about my health
- December 24, 2022 I like him very much. He has been my cardiologist for a long time
- December 24, 2022 Very satisfied with interactions for my health and treatment that may be needed.
- December 22, 2022 Dr. Kahl is the best!
- December 7, 2022 I think bloodwork and x-rays should be done prior to seeing the doctor so he can explain the results in person.
- December 5, 2022 Completely well acquainted with my medical history!
- December 3, 2022 Dr. Kahl is the best.
- December 2, 2022 It's ALL A PLEASURE TO SEE HIM HE IS ALWAYS SO CARING & PROFESSIONAL
- November 29, 2022 Very grateful for Dr. Kahl's care
- November 24, 2022 Dr. Karl allowed that my blood pressure was good as was my cholesterol panel. That was it. Very happy.
- November 24, 2022 He is very thorough.
- November 15, 2022 Always great to see Dr. Kahl
- October 20, 2022 Excellent doctor and I always know he's totally centered on my visit, with complete knowledge of best treatment for me. I have total faith in all his decisions.
- October 10, 2022 Please see previous comments.
- September 21, 2022 Very knowledgeable.
- September 17, 2022 Fortunate to have had Dr. Kahl as our cardiologist since we moved to Winston-Salem.
- September 15, 2022 He is incredibly kind and takes his time talking to you. Definitely not a physician who acts as if he's God; rather one who goes to great lengths to show his humanity.
- September 14, 2022 Courteous, professional and yet friendly, Dr Kahl always listens and consistently shows a true interest in my health concerns. An excellent care professional.
- September 9, 2022 I have been under Dr. Kahl's exceptional care for the past 18 years. I have complete confidence in the cardiac care that he continues to provide to me.
- September 8, 2022 He was very friendly, easy to talk to, and answered all of my questions.
- August 30, 2022 The most kind compassionate cheerful doctor I have ever met! He truly cares about his patients.
- August 15, 2022 Have always liked him and it is easy to talk to him.
- August 4, 2022 Dr. Kahl was so kind, so detailed and thorough, so wise and so age-related; He was the perfect doctor I needed and appreciated that day!
- August 4, 2022 Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, listened well. Spent plenty of time with me. Didn't act as if in hurry. Knew family well.
- July 30, 2022 His experience is invaluable.
- July 20, 2022 HE'S GREAT!
- July 7, 2022 Very nice, smart Took his time with me.
- July 7, 2022 I appreciate Dr. Kahl??s expertise concerning my heart problems. He is thorough and takes action to diagnose my complicated medical issues. Lupus, Type II diabetes, heart attacks, and kidney failure and obesity have complicated my life and my health. Dr. Kahl has worked closely with me for the past 23 years to help me survive my many health complications.
- July 7, 2022 Dr. Kahl is a very pleasant man who seems to care about his patients. He looks me in the eye when we speak and listens to me. The COMPUTER is secondary to his care for me! He is able to do the work that needs to be done on the computer without neglecting my presence in the room. I appreciate his care.
- July 4, 2022 Always concerned and listens to what I have to say . Has always been concerned with my health condition started seeing Dr Kahl in January 1984 .
- July 4, 2022 Excellent physician
- June 30, 2022 I felt he listened to my concerns and explained things very well.
- June 30, 2022 Dr. Kahl has always been concerned about my health and well being. He shows it with other information that I might need since I am older. I have been going to Dr. Kahl over 30 years and he has always been attentive to my needs.
- June 30, 2022 Dr Kahl is always friendly and professional. I honestly think he cares about my health and increasing my longevity. He always provides positive encouragement and makes sure to recognize the improvements I??ve made.
- June 27, 2022 Dr Kahl is so kind and always makes himself available to his patients. He actually listens to our concerns???he is great!!!
- May 23, 2022 The best part of the visit is the discussion with Dr Kahl.
- May 23, 2022 Dr. Frederic Kahl and the cardiology team at WFB have kept me alive for a quarter of a century, long past my life expectancy. Dr. Kahl has been a physician, friend, and mentor throughout.
- May 14, 2022 Very caring, attentive, concerned
- May 12, 2022 Dr. Kahl has a wealth of clinical experience, is always caring, thorough and listens carefully. IMO he is an excellent physician. I myself am a retired physician with subspecialty Boards in both Hematology and Medical Oncology...
- May 11, 2022 Dr Kahl is very knowledgeable with a nice bedside manner.
- May 6, 2022 He Is ONE OF THE MOST PROFESSIONAL & KNOWLEDGEABLE DRS WE HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH
- April 20, 2022 I have been seeing Dr. Kahl for several decades and I leave each visit reassured by his medical knowledge and his empathic concern. I entrust my heart to him with confidence that he will address the health concerns that accompany my aging and sustain my life as long as possible.
- April 18, 2022 This visit was my first encounter with Dr Kahl. He immediately established a level of comfort with me. I was very impressed with how he took the time to listen to me, answer my questions and review my medical test and concerns with me.
- April 15, 2022 I have great respect for and confidence in Dr. Frederic Kahl. He has been my husband's cardiologist for over 40 years and mine for about 3 years.
- April 13, 2022 Dr. Kahl is a caring exemplary professional!
- April 5, 2022 Outstanding doctor. He listens, answers questions, and is very helpful. I usually have questions and want to understand why things are being done or why medications are being prescribed. He seems really interested in working cooperatively with the patient to promote health. I really appreciate his patience and understanding. He's very easy to talk with and never seems to be in a hurry to rush out of the room. Very calming presence.
- April 1, 2022 Dr. Kahl is the best . I put my trust in him as he cares for me .
- March 26, 2022 Thos of us who are patients of Dr. Kahl are most fortunate.
- March 24, 2022 He is calm pays attention to details lessons and is caring
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Cardiology - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of Rochester, 1963
- MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1967
Residency
- Medicine/Cardiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 1973
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Memberships
- Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- American Society of Bariatric Surgery
- Forsyth County Heart Association
- Association of Institutional Research
- American Heart Association
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Clinical Investigation
- AAPM Committee on Diagnostic Radiology
Positions
- Physician
- Professor Emeritus, Cardiology
- Professor, Cardiology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Effects of Lifetime Occupational Pesticide Exposure on Postural Control Among Farmworkers and Non-Farmworkers. Sunwook K, Nussbaum MA, Quandt SA, Laurienti PJ, Arcury TA. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2016 Feb; 58(2):133-9.
- Trends in vascular complications after diagnostic cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention via the femoral artery, 1998 to 2007. Applegate RJ, Sacrinty MT, Kutcher MA, Kahl FR, Gandhi SK, Santos RM, Little WC. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2008 Jun; 1(3):317-26.
- Vascular complications in women after catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention 1998-2005. Applegate RJ, Sacrinty MT, Kutcher MA, Baki TT, Gandhi SK, Kahl FR, Santos RM, Little WC. J Invasive Cardiol. 2007 Sep; 19(9):369-74.
- Automated contrast injection in contemporary practice during cardiac catheterization and PCI: effects on contrast-induced nephropathy. Call J, Sacrinty M, Applegate R, Little W, Santos R, Baki T, Gandhi S, Kahl F, Kutcher M. J Invasive Cardiol. 2006 Oct; 18(10):469-74.
- Late outcomes after intervention of vein grafts in diabetics with abciximab use. Applegate RJ, Upadhya B, Little WC, Xenakis M, Gandhi SK, Baki TT, Kahl FR, Kutcher MA. Int. J. Cardiol. 2006 Jul; 111(1):136-41.