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Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD

Cardiology* Age 57
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD
4.7 (84 Ratings)

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Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD
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Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD

Cardiology* Age 57
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Aleppo in 1990 and completed a residency at Wayne State University.They currently practice at Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ and are affiliated with Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix. At present, Dr. Akkad received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 84 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akkad also speaks Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Akkad is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

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Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Carotid Artery Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Carotid Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Prinzmetal Angina
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
High Cholesterol
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Angioplasty
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Stenting
Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins
Impella Device
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Vascular Stenting
Port Placements or Replacements
Radiofrequency Ablation
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Artery Angioplasty
Stress Echocardiogram
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thrombolysis
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Stenting
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vein Laser Ablation

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Locations

  1. 1 Ali A Askari PC
    1331 N 7th St Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85006
  2. 2 Maricopa Office
    21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 123, Maricopa, AZ 85139
  3. 3 Chandler Office
    1445 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Patient Satisfaction

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4.7
Based on 84 Reviews
5 Stars (77)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Sep 23, 2021
I have had Dr. Akkad around 10 or 12 years he has kept me going with my heart problems he is very up front and very honest with you he is the best I would recommend him to anyone
Wayland L Barnett — Sep 23, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Aleppo
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Damascus University, Fac of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akkad's profile.

Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is affiliated with Banner Ocotillo Medical Center and Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.

Yes, Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Banner Ocotillo Medical Center

    1405 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ

  • Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ