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Dr. Joaquin Martinez-Arraras, MD

Dr. Joaquin Martinez-Arraras, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joaquin Martinez-Arraras, MD is a cardiologist in Amarillo, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martinez-Arraras has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Universidad Catholica De Navarra in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bsa Hospital and Coon Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Amarillo Heart Group

1660 Point West Pkwy Amarillo, TX 79124
Telehealth available
(806) 358-4596

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Martinez-Arraras is affiliated with Bsa Hospital Amarillo, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Martinez-Arraras is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Martinez-Arraras specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Martinez-Arraras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martinez-Arraras

4.2
22 ratings, 15 with a written review
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I had a heart attack and Dr Martinez-Arraras put in 3 stents. His care during and after my heart attack have been excellent. Not only is there a sense of genuine concern for his patients, every question is addressed and care is taken to make sure you understand your condition as well as the reason for each medication. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Martinez.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry Winegar – Jun 10, 2023
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Compassionate and kind
Dr Martinez explains in detail all the information. He took the extra time to make sure we understand. We appreciated his extra care and concern.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Rendon – Mar 26, 2023
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Best Cardiologist in Town
So patient and has a lot of knowledge of this field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2023
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I have always had excellent informative visits with Dr. Martinez-Arraras. He has always explained in detail his instructions. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Martinez-Arraras.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Cornelison – Nov 27, 2021
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Had a TAVAR procedure and went home from ICU the next day. I feel great and that it’s due to the expertise of Dr. Martinez.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phil Mosier – Jun 09, 2021
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I wrote a review and it wasn’t good,but you didn’t post it.Pick and choose the reviews?what good are they.Tell the truth!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank Britto – Jun 05, 2020
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Dr. Martinez is very knowledgeable and his patients are well cared for. However, the staff of the entire cardiology group make it hard to contact him/his nurse for any questions. Their scheduling is a nightmare! Then wait time for an appointment usually takes over 2 hours.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Nicole K. – Nov 08, 2019
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Dr. Martinez -Arraras is an excellent cardiologist. I developed AFIB two years ago and he has kept my AFIB under control for two years. He has always made me feel positive about my condition and always takes time to answer my questions. I highly recommend him! My husband also has a recent heart condition and thinks very highly of him also.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Marilyn Roedel in AMARILLO, TX – Aug 04, 2018
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I spoke with Dr. Martinez on a Tuesday night. He had me scheduled for an ultrasound the next day at 4:00. He even had his wonderful scheduler meet me at the reception desk when I arrived. I waited maybe five minutes before being called in for the ultrasound. I was then scheduled to meet with Dr. Martinez the next day (Thursday) at 11:45am. Didn't wait more than 10 minutes. He gave me the good news and the bad news. He was kind, gracious and patient. Dr. Martinez and his staff are first class.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maggie in Amarillo, TX – Jul 10, 2017
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Very knowledgeable, very compassionate, took time to explain his findings, what he wanted to do, and did not waste time getting started. Placed three stents in the L.A.D. artery and saved my life. I feel he is an extremely good doctor and a great man . THANK YOU.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Allan R. in Perryton, TX – Mar 14, 2017
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Dr Martinez has been entrusted to my family members' needs for many years, unfortunately we have not actually seen the physician in several visits. The last 4 visits have been countless waiting rooms and inefficiency. Waited over 2 hours, paid the copay and was not even seen or taken out of the waiting room. We had to scramble to find an MD to give cardiac clearance before a needed surgery because Dr. Martinez cancelled our appointment the week before a scheduled procedure. We will not be back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Amarillo, TX – Feb 17, 2017
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Love My Dr. Martinez-Arraras. Very attentive. Takes time, answers questions, good humored and kind. Very strict about what to do and what is right. Recommend!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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christy in shamrock, tx – Sep 24, 2016
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Dr Martinez is a great doctor however his staff is rude and does not return phone calls, scheduling is a nightmare and you had better be prepared to wait no less than 1 to 2 hours in the waiting room before you see him.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Amarillo – Mar 24, 2016
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Dr Martinez is a great Dr but I feel like his staff is terrible. They're not friendly at all. In fact they're rude. Don't return calls promptly. Sometimes don't return calls at all. I feel like they change appointments a lot and/or schedule appointments too far off after an important procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2016
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I recommend Dr. Martinez to anyone who has heart problems. He has been the best doctor to me for the last 17 years. I owe my life to him. Thanks Dr. Martinez.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Raymond Self in Dalhart, TX – Dec 25, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in personalized, in depth problem analysis. In involving the patient and his family in the decision making problem. In assessing personal behavior that influences the disease and the well being. In spending time to understand each person,...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Hospital Of Saint Raphael

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Interfaith Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Interfaith Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Universidad Catholica De Navarra

    Medical School, 1982

  • University Complutense Of Madrid / Faculty Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Martinez-Arraras is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Top Doctors Texas Magazine, 2009/2010

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Locations

Amarillo Heart Group

Amarillo Heart Group1660 Point West Pkwy Amarillo, TX 79124
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bsa Hospital

    1600 Wallace Blvd
    Amarillo, TX 79106
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Coon Memorial Hospital

    1411 Denver Ave
    Dalhart, TX 79022

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System

    1501 S Coulter St
    Amarillo, TX 79106

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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