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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
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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)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
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
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Question Breakdown
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.6
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (196 Ratings, 39 Comments)
5.0
Mar 2024
Excellent Doctor and his team.Fully satisfied with courteous services.
5.0
Mar 2024
Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Very patient in answering all my questions
4.8
Mar 2024
Dr Zankar is an exceptional doctor. My husband and I see him on an annual visit.
2.9
Mar 2024
Felt rushed to get me in and out.
5.0
Mar 2024
Always great communication
5.0
Mar 2024
Great team
1.6
Mar 2024
Hot happy with the very poor help and support by Dr.A Zankar !!!!
1.6
Mar 2024
OK for the work and help that I am please
4.7
Feb 2024
Good experience
4.7
Feb 2024
Good
5.0
Feb 2024
Dr. Zankar is outstanding. He takes the time to explain things and include me in the decision process.
5.0
Feb 2024
Always a great experience. Doctor Z and his staff is top notch.
5.0
Feb 2024
Dr. Zankar The Best Doctor I have had. He's caring, concern helpful.
5.0
Feb 2024
Nothing Bad all good!!
5.0
Feb 2024
All was good.
5.0
Feb 2024
My appointment was right on time and carefully taken.
5.0
Feb 2024
It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Zankar
5.0
Feb 2024
Excellent service. From entire staff
5.0
Feb 2024
Great
3.3
Feb 2024
Both nurse and doctor appeared to be rushed with the appointment.
3.3
Feb 2024
Appointment was rushed.
5.0
Feb 2024
Excellent Visit!
4.8
Feb 2024
Dr. Zankar has been caring for my husband and me for 7 years and through a life threatening surgery.There's no one I'd rather have taking care of my cardiac health.
5.0
Feb 2024
I'm always taken care of.
5.0
Feb 2024
Real Good
5.0
Feb 2024
Real Good
4.5
Feb 2024
Dr. Zankar is very good and I would recommend him. I only see him every 2 years. It would be nice if he spent a little more time to explain and/or make suggestions for better health.
5.0
Jan 2024
My 38 minute wait was too long
5.0
Jan 2024
EXCELLENT MEDICAL PROVIDER
4.3
Jan 2024
Good experience all around.
4.3
Jan 2024
It was a good appointment. No wait time, once I arrived I was taken into the examination room The nurse took my vitals and left. She was very pleasant. The doctor came Into the room less than 5 min later.The entire appointment from arrival to leaving was less than an hour.
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr. Ahmad is the excellent surgeon. Excellent doctor.
5.0
Jan 2024
Nurse was not friendly, and she was in rush to go, but Dr. Ahmad was great
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr. Zankar is an awesome Dr. I always enjoy our conversations and he seems to actually care about my health. Thank you.
5.0
Jan 2024
Dr. Zankar is very caring and easy to talk with. I would definitely recommend him.
5.0
Jan 2024
Entire experience was good.
4.8
Dec 2023
Dr. Zankar was very receptive and listen to my concerns, he explained everything in detail and showed a lot of empathy
4.8
Dec 2023
Overall, I had a great experience
4.6
Dec 2023
Zankar is very personable, listens well, excellent bedside manners.