Overview
Dr. Erica Flores was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She completed her undergraduate training at Whittier College. Her medical training began at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she graduated in 2011. Dr. Flores completed her Internship and Residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, followed by a Vascular Medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. She then completed her Cardiology Fellowship training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix in 2018 where she served as Chief Cardiology Fellow. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography and Vascular Interpretation.Dr. Flores is currently serving as an early career representative for the Society of Vascular Medicine. She attributes this to her immense interests in vascular medicine. As an advocate for patient education, Dr. Flores writes for the American College of Cardiology: CardioSmart. Additionally, she is a passionate advocate for women's health and is working with the American Heart Association to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease in women with community events. She remains involved with the cardiology fellowship program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix through teaching.
Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Atrial Fibrillation.
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Locations
595 N Dobson Rd, Ste C48, Chandler, AZ 85224
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my wife and three daughters. I also appreciate the chance to use my engineering background for technology consultations. Dr. Su is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates
Dr. Akash Makkar 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 Chief Cardiology Fellow for 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 sought-after Governor's Medal for best graduating medical student. He also did post graduation 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 procedure including complex trans-septal catheter ablations, implantation of complex cardiac devices, and laser lead extractions. Dr. Makkar is also an active researcher, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. Dr. Makkar has been recognized for being is one of the first electrophysiologists to perform flouroless (no radiation/x-rays) atrial fibrillation ablations in the state of Arizona. Dr. Makkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Swarup LLC
Dr. Swarup is specially trained in performing complex trans-catheter ablations. He has special interest in electro – anatomical and 3 Dimensional Electroanatomical mapping techniques, left atrial appendage occlusion techniques and ablative therapies for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.In Arizona, Dr. Swarup was among the first to perform epicardial and endocardial 3D mapping guided ablation of ischemic ventricular tachycardias, open irrigated ablations, Robotic catheter ablations for arrhythmias and implantation to left atrial appendage occlusion devices. Dr. Swarup has one of the largest experience in AF and VT ablations and implantation of LAA occlusion devices in the country. Dr. Swarup is also an active researcher of new ablation techniques, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. He has been the principal investigator in many research protocols investigating promising new ablation techniques and devices for treatment of arrhythmias.At the Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, we are a dedicated team of professionals treating heart rhythm abnormalities. We treat each patient as an individual with specific needs and emotional responses to his or her symptoms and concerns. We think of our patients as partners in the task of restoring them to good health. In this mutual enterprise, communication, education and full disclosure are key elements for both partners. Our entire staff partner with patients and their families to identify a full range of patient needs and desires. Your well-being and highest possible quality of life are our top priorities. Dr. Swarup is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Flores isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Advanced
- NecrosisDr. Flores isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Flores isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Flores isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Flores isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Flores isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Flores isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Flores isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.