Ahmad K. Zankar
Experienced in Cardiogenic Shock
Experienced in Cardiogenic Shock
6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, 
Plano, TX 

Overview

Ahmad Zankar, M.D., FACC, is fellowship-trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and board-certified in general cardiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He brings nearly a decade of clinical, research and training experience to Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group. Zankar’s areas of specialization include minimally invasive, non-surgical therapy for heart and peripheral vascular disease; heart stent procedures; and complex peripheral vascular disease treatments, including laser, atherectomy and totally occluded artery techniques.Zankar attended medical school in Lebanon before coming to the United States for his residency training at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology. His previous work includes serving as an assistant professor in the Cardiology Division at UT Southwestern Medical School and as acting director for the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Transplantation Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both in Dallas.

Dr. Zankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
American University Of Beirut (2000)
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program (2004)
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TX
Fellowships
UTSW Interventional Cardiology (2013)
UTSW Cardiovascular Diseases (2007)
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Texas Health Center For Diagnostics And Surgery
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Frisco
Texas Health Plano
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists
6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, Plano, TX 75093
Other Locations
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists
12500 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 4.600, Frisco, TX 75034
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists
1105 Central Expy N, Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013

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.


Similar Doctors
Maryjane A. Farr
Elite in Cardiogenic Shock
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
Elite in Cardiogenic Shock
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
 (15.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Maryjane Farr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Farr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant.

Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
Distinguished in Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

6121 N Hwy 161, University Of Texas Southw, 
Irving, TX 
 (13.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Faris Araj is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Irving, Texas. Dr. Araj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Elite in Cardiogenic Shock
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
Elite in Cardiogenic Shock
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

Cardiology Specialists Of North Texas PLLC

11970 N Central Expy, Suite 550, 
Dallas, TX 
 (10.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Claudius Mahr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mahr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mahr is currently accepting new patients.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Zankar's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    View All 28 Advanced Conditions
    View All 65 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile