Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar
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 highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. 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 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, Plano, TX 75093
12500 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 4.600, Frisco, TX 75034
1105 Central Expy N, Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013
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Baylor Scott & White Cardiology Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
As a board-certified interventional cardiologist, Dr. Banerjee is internationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive treatments of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He is currently serving as the Paul J. Thomas Endowed Chair in Cardiology and chief of cardiovascular research and innovation for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Services-Dallas. Dr. Banerjee is the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology, one of the premier cardiology journals in the world. He also serves as one of the founding directors of the Cardiovascular Innovations Foundation. He has led many landmark clinical trials, published over 450 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and is an invited faculty at national and international cardiovascular conferences. Dr. Banerjee is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.
Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists
Dr. James Choi has been caring for Texas hearts since 2004. He is fellowship-trained in interventional cardiology. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Choi's areas of clinical interest and focus include cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients; highly complex cardiology interventions: left main coronary artery and chronic total occlusions; valvular heart interventions; structural heart interventions: ASD/PFO/Left atrial appendage closure; and peripheral vascular disease. He has published numerous articles and conducted clinical research on coronary stent implantation and chronic total occlusions as well as novel renal artery denervation treatment for resistant hypertension.Dr. Choi earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is the current medical director of Coronary, Renal and Structural Heart Technologies for the Baylor Research Institute in Dallas. He previously served as an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and as the director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Choi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. He currently chairs the DFW AngioClub and is a member of the American Heart Association, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Association. Dr. Choi has sat on numerous advisory boards, completed clinical research into various devices and cardiovascular procedures, and is active in the Korean-American medical community. Dr. Choi is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
HeartPlace
Ramon Kumar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Allen, Texas. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Atherectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar by calling their office at 972-981-7870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar a top-rated expert for Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar specialize in?
While Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Necrosis, and Aortic Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-981-7870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Zankar isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
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- AnginaDr. Zankar isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Zankar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Zankar isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Zankar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Zankar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Zankar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Zankar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Zankar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Zankar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)