Nader Makki, MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
4729 E CAMP LOWELL DR TUCSON AZ, 85712About
Dr. Nader Makki is an Interventional cardiologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Makki specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. He specializes in high risk coronary interventions and treating complex coronary artery disease. He sees patients in multiple locations in Tucson, Nogales and Douglas. Dr. Makki also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
American University of Beirut MD 2011
University of Iowa Hospital Internal medicine 2014
Ohio state University Cardiology and Interventional 2019
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Nuclear Medicine
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Nader Makki, MD's Expert Contributions
Is pericarditis serious?
Usually not. it is usually just limited short-term inflammation of the pericardium that self resolves. READ MORE
Do cardiologists recommend CoQ10?
There is no data saying it is either beneficial or harmful. Personally, I do not see an issue with taking it. READ MORE
I have pain where my heart is?
If it is related to position then it is likely due to your heart and more likely muscle or chest wall-related. READ MORE
Can heart muscle damage after COVID be fixed?
Yes, usually heart damage after COVID is reversible. READ MORE
My heart monitor?
You will likely need a longer-term monitor such as a loop recorder if the prior ones were negative. Furthermore, another possibility is POTS syndrome. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Banner University 2018 - Present
- Associate Program director of Interventional cardiolofy TMC 2020 - Present
Awards
- Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT) Young Leadership Award 2018 CRT
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2011 Alpha Omega Alpha
- Dean’s Honor List 2010 Dean’s Honor List
Professional Memberships
- 11/18 – Present Cardiovascular Research Technology (CRT) faculty 06/16 – 07/18 American College of Cardiology Council – Ohio Chapter, member 06/14 – Present American College of Cardiology, member 06/13 – Present American Medical Association, member 06/12
Fellowships
- Ohio State Wexner Medical Center cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Nader Makki, who serves patients throughout the State of Arizona.
A board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist, Dr. Makki is affiliated with Pima Heart & Vascular. His areas of clinical interest include PCI, intracoronary imaging, IVUS/OCT/FFR, complex PCI, coronary atherectomy, impella placement, peripheral angiography, peripheral intervention, above and below knee, and peripheral atherectomy.
Pima Heart and Vascular is the largest privately owned and operated cardiovascular practice in Arizona. Their board-certified and board-eligible physicians specialize in internal medicine, general, interventional, and structural cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular surgery. They provide services in clinics throughout Southern Arizona, as well as at their Vascular Lab, Vein Center, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and at most area hospitals.
A native of Lebanon, Dr. Makki obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, followed by two consecutive fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear medicine, vascular medicine interpretation, and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In order to remain up to date in his field, he is an active member of the Cardiovascular Research Technology Faculty, the American College of Cardiology Council – Ohio Chapter, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the American College of Physician,and the Alpha Omega Alpha Society.
As for his academic appointments, Dr. Makki serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Banner University of Arizona Medical Center.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
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