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Dr. Babu Makkena, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 50
Dr. Babu Makkena, MD
4.9 (106 Ratings)

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Dr. Babu Makkena, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gainesville, TX.
Dr. Babu Makkena, MD
4.9 (106 Ratings)
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Dr. Babu Makkena, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 50
Gainesville, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Babu Makkena, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gainesville, TX.

About

Dr. Makkena graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Illinois-Chicago GME.Dr. Babu Makkena, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gainesville, TX and has 23 years experience. Dr. Makkena currently practices at Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Gainesville and are affiliated with Medical City Denton and Medical City Lewisville. Dr. Makkena has experience treating conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Atherosclerosis and Acute Coronary Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Makkena received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 106 times. Dr. Makkena's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Makkena also speaks Arabic. Dr. Makkena is board certified in Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncope
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Tetralogy of Fallot
Typical Atrial Flutter
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Paracentesis
Pericardiocentesis
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • Tricare
  • Humana Choice Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicaid
  • Choice
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Gainesville
    1625 N Grand Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
  2. 2 Texas Cardiovascular Specialists
    500 W Main St Ste 210, Lewisville, TX 75057
  3. 3 Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Denton
    3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 305, Denton, TX 76210

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makkena
4.9
Based on 106 Reviews
5 Stars (102)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 28, 2020
Always a pleasure to have an appointment with Dr. Makenna. An awesome cardiologist with a great patient rapport. A very good listener! The entire staff makes you feel like the most important patient there. Thank you, Dr. Makenna and staff!
— Jul 28, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois-Chicago GME
    2004
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Babu Makkena, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Makkena's profile.

Dr. Makkena frequently treats the following conditions: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Atherosclerosis and Acute Coronary Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Babu Makkena, MD is affiliated with Medical City Denton and Medical City Lewisville.

Yes, Dr. Babu Makkena, MD holds board certification in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Denton

    3535 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX

  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St, Lewisville, TX