Ahmad K. Zankar
Expertise in
34
conditions
Expertise in
34
conditions
Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists
1105 Central Expy N, Ste 120, 
Allen, 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 highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Zankar is currently accepting new patients.

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
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
Texas Health Hospital Frisco
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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Premera Blue Cross
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Superior Health Plan
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

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

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.


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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.

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Dr. Ahmad K. Zankar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-747-4345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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