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Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
UTSW Interventional Cardiology, Fellowship - 2013
UTSW Cardiovascular Diseases, Fellowship - 2007
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program, Residency - 2004
American University of Beirut, Medical Education - 2000
Bio
Ahmad Zankar, M.D., FACC, is fellowship-trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and board-certified in general cardiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He brings nearly a decade of clinical, research and training experience to Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group. Zankar’s areas of specialization include minimally invasive, non-surgical therapy for heart and peripheral vascular disease; heart stent procedures; and complex peripheral vascular disease treatments, including laser, atherectomy and totally occluded artery techniques.
Zankar attended medical school in Lebanon before coming to the United States for his residency training at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology. His previous work includes serving as an assistant professor in the Cardiology Division at UT Southwestern Medical School and as acting director for the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Transplantation Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both in Dallas.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.7
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (211 Ratings, 55 Comments)
4.5
Sep 2024
Some changes in my medications & possible changes in care.
5.0
Sep 2024
Best ever
5.0
Sep 2024
I Like them.
5.0
Sep 2024
Everyone was very kind and very quick in getting me in.
5.0
Sep 2024
Excellent, professional and efficient
5.0
Sep 2024
This was one of the best experiences I've had with a doctor, his staff, and timing. Before I could settle in the waiting area, I name was called.
5.0
Sep 2024
Dr. Zankar is very caring
5.0
Sep 2024
He helped me with a concern I had about my weight.
5.0
Sep 2024
Good
5.0
Sep 2024
Good
5.0
Sep 2024
Excellent Experience
5.0
Sep 2024
Excellent professional customer service
5.0
Sep 2024
Excellent
5.0
Sep 2024
Nurse & Dr both excellent
5.0
Sep 2024
Very well run office
5.0
Sep 2024
Very kind,caring and professional.
5.0
Sep 2024
Dr. Zankar is awesome! As a cardiologist and as a human being.
5.0
Sep 2024
[...] good communication
5.0
Sep 2024
Very good experience
5.0
Sep 2024
Very good experience overall
5.0
Sep 2024
Excellent communication.
5.0
Sep 2024
Very friendly and informative.
4.9
Sep 2024
Very good experience
5.0
Aug 2024
Very good and friendly and caring
5.0
Aug 2024
Very good and concerning as to my blood pressure
5.0
Aug 2024
My visit went very smoothly.
5.0
Aug 2024
Everyone was very courteous and friendly while still being professional. Overall, it was a great visit with no problems or delays.
5.0
Aug 2024
Dr Zankar is the best!
5.0
Aug 2024
The doctor was very knowledgeable and answered my questions in a way I could understand. Had a good plan for moving forward.
4.5
Aug 2024
Dr. Zankar is a model all physicians should try to emulate.
5.0
Aug 2024
Everyone in the office was very helpful and followed up on appointments that needed to be made. No complaints at all.
5.0
Aug 2024
Thumbs up
5.0
Aug 2024
Everyone cared and attentive
5.0
Aug 2024
Everybody was very pleasant and very accommodating and I wish I had called and made the decision to change cardiologist a lot sooner.
5.0
Jul 2024
All very good.
5.0
Jul 2024
Dr Zankar is the best! The entire staff is soooo nice and efficient.
5.0
Jul 2024
Professional and gave me understanding directions on next steps
5.0
Jul 2024
Overall it was informative and direct to my concerns and treatment
5.0
Jul 2024
Excellent experience. I have been a patient of Dr. Zankar's since 2017, and have never had a negative experience.
5.0
Jul 2024
The staff is always very professional and caring. It is a very well run office & the staff is very nice and patient."
4.9
Jul 2024
Very good listener.
4.1
Jul 2024
The Dr made me feel he was truly concerned by listening attentively.
4.9
Jul 2024
Excellent from start to finish
4.9
Jul 2024
Dr Zankar is an excellent doctor. He has my full trust.
5.0
Jul 2024
Excellent care experienced
5.0
Jul 2024
Thank you Dr Zankar for your patience and kindness.
5.0
Jul 2024
Very polite and professional
5.0
Jul 2024
Entire staff was super helpful throughout the visit and scheduling of the visit
5.0
Jul 2024
Doctor has exceptional bedside manner and listens to concerns and responds with care
5.0
Jul 2024
The Dr was courteous took his time to answer my questions.