Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD
Dr. Zaher Akkad, MD is a cardiologist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akkad has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Aleppo in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Estrella Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1331 N 7th St Ste 400 Phoenix, AZ 85006Compare with other Cardiologists
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Dr. Akkad is very compassionate with exceptional patient skills. His philosophy is to provide a level of care for his patients as if they are family. When entrusting him with your care, you can expect him to provide prompt, cutting edge, and evidence bbiography
Dr. Akkad was trained at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Before joining Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, Dr. Akkad was an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Wayne State University. During...read moreCardiology
Interventional Cardiology
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Damascus University, Fac Of Medicine
Internship HospitalWayne State University
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Wayne State University
Residency Hospital, 1997University Of Aleppo
Medical School, 1990
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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(602) 385-0976.
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