Dr. Akash Makkar is a board certified cardiac electrophysiologist in Phoenix who specializes in treating rhythm disorders of the heart.
Yes, Dr. Akash Makkar is accepting new patients at this office.
(855) 807-4748
2929 E Camelback Road, Suite 116, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Yes, Dr. Akash Makkar is accepting new patients at this office.
(855) 807-4748
10320 W McDowell Road, #N-1445, Avondale, AZ 85392
Yes, Dr. Akash Makkar is accepting new patients at this office.
(855) 807-4748
13640 N 99th Ave, Suite 400, Sun City, AZ 85351
Yes, Dr. Akash Makkar is accepting new patients at this office.
(855) 807-4748
3505 S. Mercy Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
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, a cardiologist in Gilbert, is qualified to deliver comprehensive care for your cardiovascular system and heart. Dr. Makkar may see patients for symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness or chest pains, to name a few. Cardiovascular issues that may be identified and cared for by a cardiologist can include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, to name a few.
GSVM Medical College
MD • Graduated in First Position • 2000
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
Residency in Internal Medicine
• 2001 - 2003
University of Louisville • Louisville, KY
Residency in Internal Medicine
• 2005 - 2007
University of Louisville • Louisville, Kentucky
Fellowship in Cardiology
• 2007 - 2010
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology
• 2010 - 2012
Graduated First in Medical School
2000