Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
3501 N 24th St
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ
85016
Top reviews
First time visit with Doctor Makkar and I was very impressed with his promptness and knowledge of my medical issues. And the staff was in a professional manner. Looking forward to have my procedure completed by Doctor Makkar.
Dr. Makkar and his entire team is the best.they are very professional, compassionate very well educated.i would recommend them highly.So if you want the best they are the team to trust your life to.
Akash Makkar, MD, is the Director of Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates, with locations in Phoenix, Avondale, Tempe, Chandler, Sun City, Dewey, and Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is board certified in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, one of the top electrophysiology programs in the country. Prior to that, Dr. Makkar was on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
Dr. Makkar underwent his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow for the year 2009-2010. Dr. Makkar earned his medical degree from Kanpur University, India. He graduated from medical school in first place among all students garnering the sought-after Governor’s Medal for the best graduating medical student. He also did post-graduate education from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, one of the premier training hospitals in India.
Dr. Makkar is well-known for his excellent bedside manners as well as his skills for complex cardiac electrophysiology diagnosis and treatments. He is well respected within the cardiology community as an expert in his field and a physician other physicians trust with their patients. This has made him one of the busiest electrophysiologists in the state, but he never forgets why: Expert and skilled cardiac care focused on each patient’s individual needs.
Dr. Makkar is specially trained and an expert in performing the full range of electrophysiology procedures, including complex trans-septal catheter ablations, implantation of complex cardiac devices, leadless pacemakers, laser lead extractions, and left atrial appendage occlusion device (Watchman) Implantations. In fact, Dr. Makkar performs the highest number of ablations and laser extractions in the state of Arizona. Dr. Makkar is also an active researcher, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. Dr. Makkar has been recognized for being one of the first electrophysiologists to perform fluoroless (no radiation/X-rays) atrial fibrillation ablations in the state of Arizona. He has also been voted into the prestigious PHOENIX Magazine Top Doc list for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiology
Chest Pain
Clinical Research
Dizziness
Echocardiogram
Electrophysiology
Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Heart Murmur
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Pacemaker & Defibrillator
Palpitations
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Radiofrequency Ablation
Stress Testing
Structural Heart Defect
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
Ventricular Tachycardia
Watchman
Weight Loss
Women's Heart Health
Locations (6)
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
3501 N 24th St
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ, 85016
4150 N 108th Ave
Suite 142
Phoenix, AZ, 85037
2075 W Pecos RD
Suite 1
Chandler, AZ, 85224
10503 W Thunderbird Blvd
Suite 113
Sun City, AZ, 85351
13481 W McDowell Rd
#400
Goodyear, AZ, 85395
3185 N Windsong Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314
More About Dr. Akash Makkar, MD
Practice
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1770612848
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
friendly and helpful- although he obviously has to rush the appointments here in Prescott he took a moment to address my questions
Appreciate his concern for my wellbeing.
Dr. Makkar and his entire team is the best.they are very professional, compassionate very well educated.i would recommend them highly.So if you want the best they are the team to trust your life to.
Professional & efficient.
Very professional and friendly. Very pleased !
Great doctor. Explains what I need next
Knowledgeable regarding my issues. Able to communicate effectively. Thoughtful and professional. Very happy with my visit.
Dr Makkar let's you know what's going on and wastes no time on moving forward if heart procedures needed..highly recommend his option and skill at his profession
The receptionist left me sitting and did not check me in..I finally asked her when I would be seen and she asked me if I signed in. I showed her the place where I has signed in at 2:16. Her re ply was they would see me after the next two patients. I had already been sitting there while several others had been seen.
Totally knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect of.
Dr Makkar was friendly , addressed all my concerns and needs , gave me directions and we left with good feelings
He was able to explain what I needed next.
good
Very happy
Top notch
Great bedside manner - thoroughly explained my options for a conical trail appropriate for my condition.
so far good
A++++ This practice and doctor comes highly recommended.
Answered every question I had! Excellent!
Is Good Dr
First time visit with Doctor Makkar and I was very impressed with his promptness and knowledge of my medical issues. And the staff was in a professional manner. Looking forward to have my procedure completed by Doctor Makkar.
Dr. Makkar is a very skilled and caring doctor. He uses the most current technology and techniques in his practice.
Informed. Dr. Makkar was well prepared about my condition and tests before seeing me. I feel confident that he will always do what is best for me.
Appointment didn't happen supposed to be telemed but no call.
excellent
The waiting area was extremely crowded. I felt like “just a number”. Dr Makkar however was very professional. He took the time to answer questions & explain all the pros & cons of pending procedure.
Great doc see him in 6mos
It was very varit
Everyone was very kind.
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