Nazem Akoum M.D., M.S.
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Nazem Akoum M.D., M.S.
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Cardiovascular services
- Telehealth services
- Cardiac electrophysiology-arrhythmia
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Northwest
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
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University of UtahTeaching Appointment, 2014University of UtahMaster, 2011University of UtahFellowship, 2009, ElectrophysiologyUniversity of UtahFellowship, 2008, Cardiovascular DiseaseIndiana UniversityResidency, 2005, Internal MedicineAmerican University of BeirutInternship, 2002, Internal MedicineAmerican University of BeirutMedical 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