Cardiology
Nazem Akoum, M.D.
Section Head of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Graham and Brenda Siddall Endowed Professor in Arrhythmia Research, Director of the Atrial Fibrillation Program, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine
Nazem Akoum, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist practicing in Seattle, Washington. He serves as the section head of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Graham and Brenda Siddall Endowed Professor in Arrhythmia Research, Director of the Atrial Fibrillation Program, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Akoum specializes in treating atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease, 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training
- American University of Beirut — MD (2001)
- American University of Beirut — Internship, Internal Medicine (2002)
- Indiana University — Residency, Internal Medicine (2005)
- University of Utah — Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease (2008)
- University of Utah — Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (2009)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Atrial Fibrillation Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UW Medical Center-Montlake
- Harborview Medical Center
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Experience
25+ years in practice