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About Dr. Akash Makkar, MD
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.
Locations (8)
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
10503 W Thunderbird Blvd
Suite 113
Sun City, AZ, 85351
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
14300 West Granite Valley Drive
Suite B-5
Sun City, AZ, 85375
More About Dr. Akash Makkar
NPI Number
1770612848
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
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Great. On time and answered my questions.
The doctor and hospital staff did a great job.
Dr Makkar and the staff are the best! Almost no waiting time .Dr Makkar is very professional , calm , knowledgeble and pleasant . A very nice experience at his clinic .
Dr. Makkar, and staff were great. Dr. explained my questions.
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They just take really good care of you.
A doctor that actually reviewed your records, knew the situation. Only thing I felt a little rushed, that he was in a hurry. Office is very helpful from the very beginning. Kind and helpful on the phone and in person.
Professional doctor and has answers for questions that you might have and concerns that I've had he's always had an answer and we fix the problems
Dr MAKKAR has a welcoming personality and he is fast, friendly, and efficient! ,
Personable and answers all questions in an understandable way. Been a paitnt for over 2 years and wouldn't change as I feel very comfortable with the care of this practice
Dr Makkar and his staff are very caring and committed to delivering the latest medical techniques and medicines.
Very professional and friendly. Made me feel really secure.
Always better than fine.
great staff and Dr. Makkar is nice and explained everything on what is going on and procedures or the next step will be
I trust my heart to the doctor and his staff.
Excellent always professional and very courteous
All concerns were addressed
I'm still enjoying life. Thank you doc..
Met outside of "normal" routine to allow further explanation of recommended procedure and provided clarifications to the Dr 's recommended course of treatment.
Everyone is full of knowledge and smiling
Very friendly staff, and knowledgeable, Doctor was outstanding
The experience was good. My EKG was very good and I passed all of the things done to me. The appointments went very well and I felt good as I left
I felt so much happier after seeing Dr. M
Very positive, explaining what is my concerns, easy to talk to. I really like the doctor
Good experience, couldn't be better.
Dr. Makkar and his staff are on top of their game. They are great about explaining what is going on and what the next steps should be. I am lucky to have Dr. Makkar as my cardiologist.
Real pleasant
I'm still alive thanks to Dr. Makkar.
Shani is always professional and thorough. She listens and provides good advice and recommendations.
