Abbas Bitar, MD
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Abbas Bitar is a Clinical Lecturer in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. He received his undergraduate and medical degree from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. He received his training in cardiovascular disease at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation training at the University of Michigan. He joined the faculty in 2017. Dr. Bitar is actively engaged in clinical practice and clinical research in the areas of heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. His research interest focuses on modeling outcomes of early post-operative complications for heart failure patients, being evaluated for advanced heart failure therapies, using a combination of risk stratification and by understanding the underlying pathophysiology
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Locations
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Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions -
Ventricular Assistance Device Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Patient Comments
October 19, 2025 - "Dr. Bitar is a very caring and competent physician--Thank you for him! [...]"
September 20, 2025 - "Dr Bitar is exceptionally well. He shows empathy and care. Always includes me in any decision making and expresses concerns."
July 17, 2025 - "Excellent appointment with Dr. Bitar! He was on time for my appt, listened intently regarding my questions and concerns, completed a thorough exam."
May 23, 2025 - "Dr. Bitar knew my history, answered my questions, and explained how best to treat my condition."
January 14, 2025 - "Dr Bitar was able to diagnose my condition that I had been treating with [...] for [...] years with no diagnosis. He's a hero in my book."
November 26, 2024 - "Dr Bitar is very thorough, listens to my concerns and takes time to answer my questions and explains everything concerning my health"
November 25, 2024 - "Dr Bitar is excellent and I trust that he'll be able to take care of any situations, while causing me the least worry. I feel he gives the same attention to my problems as to someone with more life-threatening problems. I'm grateful for the care I receive at the clinic. [...]"
November 16, 2024 - "Dr Bitar was great! He is extremely thorough. This was only my [...] visit with him but felt like he knew me and my condition very well."
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