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Nazem Akoum M.D., M.S.

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4.9 out of 5
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Nazem Akoum M.D., M.S.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac electrophysiology-arrhythmia
  • Cardiovascular imaging
  • Cardiovascular services
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

Patient Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 out of 5

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About Nazem Akoum

Dr. Akoum is a board certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. He is the director of the Atrial Fibrillation Program and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. His clinical interests include treating patients with atrial fibrillation flutter and other supraventricular tachycardias, ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation as well as slow and premature heart beats. He has more than a decade of experience utilizing the latest technologies in catheter ablation, cardiac imaging and device implants for pacing and stroke prevention. Dr Akoum's approach to care is to listen to his patients first. He values building partnerships with his patients to set treatment goals and action plans to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Personal Interests

Dr. Akoum enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching soccer, world culture and history.

Education and Training

  • University of Utah
    Teaching Appointment, 2014
  • University of Utah
    Master, 2011
  • University of Utah
    Fellowship, 2009, Electrophysiology
  • University of Utah
    Fellowship, 2008, Cardiovascular Disease
  • Indiana University
    Residency, 2005, Internal Medicine
  • American University of Beirut
    Internship, 2002, Internal Medicine
  • American University of Beirut
    Medical education, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease, 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine