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Akash Makkar, MD, Cardiology, Phoenix, AZ, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital

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Cardiology • Phoenix, AZ

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Physician, Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates

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Summary

  • 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.

    • Professional Skydiver recovers after Flouroless Afib ablation

    Flouroless Afib ablation

    Dr. Makkar is one of the first doctors in Arizona to perform Flouroless afib ablations

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Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2010 - 2012
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2007
  • G.S.V.M Medical College Kanpur
    G.S.V.M Medical College KanpurClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2018
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2017
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2007 - 2011
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • In-Training Exam Award University of Louisville, 2005
  • Dr S. A. Hashmi Award Gems Association International, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Catheter Ablation with Vein of Marshall Ethanol Infusion vs Catheter Ablation Alone on Persistent Atrial Fibrillation  
    Akash Makkar, Rahul N Doshi, David Delurgio, Charles A Athill, Kenneth A Ellenbogen, Andrea Natale, Jayanthi Koneru, Irakli Giorgberidze, Neal S Kleiman, JAMA
  • Dosimetric review of cardiac implantable electronic device patients receiving radiotherapy  
    Joann I Prisciandaro, Akash Makkar, Colleen J Fox, James A Hayman, Laura Horwood, Frank Pelosi, and Jean M Moran, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 1/1/2015
  • Empirical amphotericin therapy on day 4 or day 8 of febrile neutropenia  
    Malhotra P, Makkar A, Guru Murthy GS, Varma N, Varma S, Chakrabarti A, Mycoses, 1/11/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Preventing Phrenic Nerve Injury during Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.
    Akash Makkar, Mohamed Zghouzi, Mohit Pahuja, Jacob Hantla, Nicole Hensey, and Vijay Swarup, Heart Rhythm, Boston, MA, 1/13/2015
  • Case Report: Unrecognized Tracheal Placement of Temperature Probe During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.
    Jacob Hantla, Akash Makkar, Cynthia Ethel, and Vijay Swarup, Heart Rhythm, Boston, MA, 1/13/2015
  • Suture Vascular Closure Device for prevention of vascular complications after WATCHMAN DEVICE implant.
    Mohamed Zghouzi, Mohit Pahuja, Nicole Hensey, Courtney Rothwell, Niki Wheeler, Akash Makkar, and Vijay Swarup, Heart Rhythm, Boston, MA, 1/13/2015
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Lectures

  • Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder 
    Shakertown Retreat, KY - 1/21/2006
  • Empirical Antifungal Therapy (Amphotericin B from day 4 / day 8 ) in Febrile Neutropenia. 
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 1/15/2006
  • ANCA negative pauci-immune vasculitis. 
    1/15/2006
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Press Mentions

  • Phoenix Abrazo Heart Hospital Announces New Heart Procedure
    Phoenix Abrazo Heart Hospital Announces New Heart ProcedureFebruary 8th, 2022

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Akash Makkar, Dr. Akash Makkar, MD, Dr. A Makkar