Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 56
Cardiology
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is a cardiology specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akkad has extensive experience in Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Aleppo in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona
1331 N 7th St Ste 400 Phoenix, AZ 85006Accepting new patients
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Akkad
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Heart Conditions
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Dr. Akkad's conditions and procedures:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Benign Heart Tumors
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Long QT Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Prinzmetal Angina
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- 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
- Cardiac Angiography
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Stenting
- Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins
- Impella Device
- 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
- Tilt_Testing
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Stenting
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vein Laser Ablation
Dr. Akkad's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akkad
4.7
Based on 84 ratings
5 Star | 92% | 92% |
4 Star | 1% | 1% |
3 Star | 1% | 1% |
2 Star | 1% | 1% |
1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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About Me
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Specialties
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Damascus University, Fac of Medicine
Internship Hospital
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Fellowship Hospital, 2004
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Residency Hospital, 1997
University of Aleppo
Medical School, 1990
- English
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD specializes in Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD's office address?
Dr. Akkad's office is located at 1331 N 7th St Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85006. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD speak?
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is fluent in 3 languages: English, Arabic, and Spanish.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.8 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average
11 Awards Received
47% Patients that would definitely recommend, 23% lower than the national average
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