Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
10503 W Thunderbird Blvd
Suite 113
Sun City, AZ
85351
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.
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.
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
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.
10 +
Couldn't ask for better treatment
Dr Makar was very pleasant and helpful in my situation and would recommend him to anyone in need of his type of services.
A very caring staff and doctors that care equally. I have been treated and cared for very well.
Service was excellent. I recommend Dr. Makkar for your heart issues that require ablations and helping with AFIB Aflutter.
Very through and helped explain the results.
Quick and complete .
My experience was good
Great team.
Well I was only 20 minutes later getting called in, but the test was done quickly and easily.
Always a Great experience and all needs met
Fantastic
Always have a good experince
Doctor Makkar thanks for Being my doctor You're the best. But take care of yourself too we need you two And your staff Is wonderful toThank you
Dr would not listen spent less then 2 minutes in room did not hear I was having episodes long before I was started on the medication he said was causing this.
Great
Very professional & knowledgeable
My normal visit
Timely professional service and caring attitude. Explains things in detail. Very busy but takes time to answer all questions and makes you feel appreciated as a patient.
Dr. Makarov reviewed my recent medical history and recommended a course of action for me.
I recently had ablation procedure for Afib.everything from office visit, at the hospital, to the procedure was very smooth and understanding. Dr Makkar is a people person which is relaxing. Thank you Jim Rox
