Overview
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2929 E Camelback Rd, Ste 116, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akash Makkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akash Makkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akash Makkar by calling their office at 602-698-5820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akash Makkar a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akash Makkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Akash Makkar specialize in?
While Dr. Akash Makkar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Akash Makkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akash Makkar has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Akash Makkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akash Makkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akash Makkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-698-5820 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Makkar isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Makkar isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Makkar isDistinguished. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
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- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
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- AnginaDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.