John S. Zakaib MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
650 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Suite 100 Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. John Zakaib is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Zakaib performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
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