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Dr. Babu Makkena, MD

Dr. Babu Makkena, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Babu Makkena, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Denton, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Denton and Medical City Lewisville. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 106 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (106 reviews)

Locations

Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Denton

Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Denton3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 305 Denton, TX 76210
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Texas Cardiovascular Specialists

Texas Cardiovascular Specialists500 W Main St Ste 210 Lewisville, TX 75057
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Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Gainesville

Texas Cardiovascular Specialists - Gainesville1625 N Grand Ave Gainesville, TX 76240
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Makkena specializes in the areas of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Makkena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makkena

4.9
106 ratings, 89 with a written review
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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!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2020
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After losing a previous highly respected cardiologist (deceased), I was pleased to become a new patient of his replacement (Dr. Makkena) who welcomed me with his sincere approach to caring about my health from this point forward.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn McCunn – Jul 26, 2020
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Dr. Makkena was professional, personable, and listened carefully. He responded to questions completely and included us in making decisions
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Grace – Jul 14, 2020
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Dr and staff are well educated, concerned with my health, always taking time to go address my concerns and to answer all my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle Taylor – Jun 17, 2020
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I hadn't seen a cardioligist in 5+ years and Dr. Makkena made it seemless. Follow up in a month for a stress test. Looking forward to working with Dr. Makkena and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Chris Johnson - Realtor® – Jun 16, 2020
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Annual exam.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Brown – Jun 15, 2020
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2nd time filling this out. Everything was great. We think the world of Dr Makkena and have recommended friends to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tony DeSimone – Jun 14, 2020
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ALWAYS friendly, thorough, & professional !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dave Ingram – Jun 09, 2020
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My experience at Dr. Makkena's office was excellent in all respects. Dr. Makkena is personable, friendly, and thorough. His staff is commendable. Cinthia at check-in made the process simple and quick. Tiffany and Alicia are skilled, efficient and friendly and Monica at check out was kind and accommodating, making sure that my next appointment was on a date and time suitable to my schedule. This office runs like a well oiled machine, they are simply the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Howard – May 25, 2020
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Awesome Dr. listens to what the patients has to say. I've been with Dr Makkenna for 6 yrs. his staff is some the most courteous I've met
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jack Parker – May 16, 2020
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I would like to say that Every visit I have ever had with Dr. Makkena has been Awesome! I've been seeing him for 4 years now when I had my heart attack. He listens to every question even tho I might've already asked it and answers it. He will make sure he has answered everything before you leave and his nurse will make sure you don't have any questions either before you leave.. Then will add if you do to please call them and they will answer them (which yes I've done that before) and yes they return the call to answer you ???? They all really care about you and it shows at each appointment. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr.Makkena 100%... 2 stents and 4 years later and they treat me as great as they did the first time I went in! ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elsa E. – May 13, 2020
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Very pleasant & professional staff. Paperwork for a new patient was very lengthy. Perhaps you could mail to patients so they can complete @ home B 4 their appointment. Everything else was great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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baggarly mary – May 05, 2020
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Good as in the past.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2020
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I like Dr. Makkena. Thorough and professional. He patiently answers all questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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John P – Apr 21, 2020
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Dr. Makkena is awesome!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Traci – Apr 02, 2020
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Had avery good visit. Not a very long wait. Dr. Makenna most informative. Attendants great.!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2020
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Dr Makkena is outstanding And very acknowledgeable doctor. He saved my life with correct diagnosis during my first visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Renata Johnson – Mar 22, 2020
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All Great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2020
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Dr. Makkena visited my husband in the ICU January 25th upon my husband being admitted to the hospital arriving by ambulance. He explained what could have caused the heart attack and said further testing would be done to pinpoint the exact cause. He saw my husband several times during his stay. Dr. Makkena was always professional and clear in his explanations. I ask many questions and he was always patient with me explaining things very clearly. He has a wonderful caring attitude and we felt very confident in his ability to care for my husband. We thank him very much for his concern for and treatment administered to my husband.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Stephen R. Olsen – Feb 19, 2020
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I am looking forward to Dr. Makkena taking care of my concerns about my heart. I feel comfortable with him and have placed my trust in him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Moffitt – Feb 03, 2020
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About Me

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Babu Makkena, MD, FACC is a practicing lnterventional Cardiologist in Denton, TX. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Makkena has been in practice since...read more
  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • University Of Illinois-chicago Gme

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Arabic

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Denton

    3535 S Interstate 35 E
    Denton, TX 76210
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Medical City Lewisville

    500 W Main St
    Lewisville, TX 75057
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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