Summary

Dr. Zaher Akkad specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, with additional expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne State University. With 36 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Akkad brings extensive knowledge to treating heart conditions. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Akkad is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and practices across multiple locations in Phoenix, Maricopa, and Goodyear, Arizona. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. He performs essential cardiac diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 36 years of experience
  • 65 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wayne State University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 25 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 16 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Zaher Akkad has 16 locations

Affiliated Cardiologists Of Arizona Pc

1331 N 7th St Ste 400Phoenix, AZ 85006
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona PC

21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 123 Bldg 7Maricopa, AZ 85139

Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona PC

21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Bldg 7Maricopa, AZ 85139

Affiliated Cardiologists Of Arizona Pc

21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 123Maricopa, AZ 85139
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Affiliated Cardiologists Of Arizona

700 N Estrella Pkwy Ste 130Goodyear, AZ 85338
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Abrazo West Campus

13677 W Mcdowell RdGoodyear, AZ 85395

Promise Hospital Of Phoenix

433 E 6th StMesa, AZ 85203

Banner Estrella Medical Center

9201 W Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85037

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center

1405 S Alma School RdChandler, AZ 85286

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center

1800 E Florence BlvdCasa Grande, AZ 85122

Cardiac Surgery Center Of Phoenix

1910 E THOMAS RD STE 102PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Zaher AkkadDr. Ish Singla, MDDr. Vimalkumar Veerappan, MD, FACC, FACP, RPVIDr. Christian S. Lopez, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.6 
36 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English, Spanish, Indian (Hindi) Speaks English
Phoenix , AZGOODYEAR , AZPeoria , AZSCOTTSDALE , AZ
Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: All-India Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Kilpauk Medical College Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Zaher Akkad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - HMO
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • Optum Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Physicians Mutual
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Zaher Akkad has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Zaher Akkad has the following 25 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Endovascular Stent Grafts
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Muscle Pain (Intermittent Claudication)
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina
  • Varicose Veins
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Venous Thromboembolism

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wayne State University

Medical School

University Of Aleppo Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1991
University Of AleppoGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Zaher Akkad affiliated with?
Dr. Zaher Akkad is affiliated with Saint Josephs Hospital And Medical Center.
Does Dr. Zaher Akkad accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Zaher Akkad accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Zaher Akkad accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Zaher Akkad's office located?
Dr. Zaher Akkad's office is located at 1331 N 7th St Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ, 85006.
Does Dr. Zaher Akkad accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Zaher Akkad has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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