Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
3501 N 24th St
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ
85016
Top reviews
Great friendly staff & totally professional. Everyone took their time to explain all that was going on. Dr Makkar is very good at explaining medical problems & procedures so that you understand them. I was going to another CardShow moreiologist for over eight years, I am very happy I decided to change.
I arrived earlier than my appointed time & I was taken rite in. Dr Makkar walked in & came rite to the point. I did appreciate that bcuz of the distance I had come. His assistant was very courteous.
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
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
2075 W Pecos RD
Suite 1
Chandler, AZ, 85224
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
4150 N 108th Ave
Suite 142
Phoenix, AZ, 85037
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
13481 W McDowell Rd
#400
Goodyear, AZ, 85395
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
10503 W Thunderbird Blvd
Suite 113
Sun City, AZ, 85351
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
3185 N Windsong Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314
More About Dr. Akash Makkar, MD
Practice
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1770612848
Reviews
Need bigger waiting area
Experience was excellent! Answered all my questions.
So far, so good.
I arrived earlier than my appointed time & I was taken rite in. Dr Makkar walked in & came rite to the point. I did appreciate that bcuz of the distance I had come. His assistant was very courteous.
I just feel like I am getting the best of care under Dr. Makkar. As busy as he may be, he always takes the time to answer any questions or concerns I may have.
Very fast and efficient
Dr. Makkar got me out of AFib and I have not had another occurrence for 18 months.
Excellent
Dr Makkar wanted a leadless pacer
Great friendly staff & totally professional. Everyone took their time to explain all that was going on. Dr Makkar is very good at explaining medical problems & procedures so that you understand them. I was going to another Cardiologist for over eight years, I am very happy I decided to change.
All good. Very informative. We are totally confident going forward
Muy amables todos y una muy buena atención con el paciente.
Online with doctor, very helpful
I love Dr Makkar. He is very thorough. He is always full of energy and takes the time to answer any questions you may have. His staff is also very friendly and helpful.
Not only an amazing doctor but also an amazing person.
Very good not a long wait most efficient
Efficient and very friendly
Very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable
Very happy with Dr Akkash
Nice people and answered my questions
As always, so happy to being Dr. Makkr's patient. He and his staff are so informational, friemdly and courteous, I couldn't ask for more!
Dr. Makkar and staff was very professional and pleasant. Listened to my questions, concerns and gave me answers and solutions. I am pleased with this Doctor and do recommend!
Professional
Very pleased
Dr. Makkar well what can I say is that he found his profession , his very attentive he doesn’t waste time . Explains in detail about upcoming procedure
Excellent They where very very kind to me.
Always answers any questions, always explains what is happening. Staff is friendly and helps with any concerns. Would definitely recommend Dr Makjar
Quick & Easy
Dr Makkar is very efficient, polite, prompt, knowledgeable, and has an amazing team five stars all around. So very happy to have him as my cardiologist.
Dr. Makkar and his staff are personable, professional and knowledgeable. I place my trust in him and have since 2014.
