Overview
Zaher Akkad is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Akkad is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Embolism, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Dr. Akkad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akkad is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1910 E Thomas Rd Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zaher M. Akkad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zaher M. Akkad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zaher M. Akkad by calling their office at 480-470-0003. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zaher M. Akkad a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zaher M. Akkad is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Zaher M. Akkad specialize in?
While Dr. Zaher M. Akkad is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Zaher M. Akkad accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaher M. Akkad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-470-0003 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Akkad isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- Heart AttackDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- High CholesterolDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- XanthomaDr. Akkad isAdvanced. Learn about Xanthoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndocarditisDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Akkad isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.


