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Dr. Benigno Decena, MD

Dr. Benigno Decena, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Benigno Decena, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Decena has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwest Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1714 W Anklam Rd Ste 104 Tucson, AZ 85745

Make an Appointment

(520) 624-8935

Dr. Decena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Decena specializes in the area of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Decena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Decena

4.9

29 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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LK – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Highly recommended – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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E. H. Jordan – Apr 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Melanie – Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Bruce W. – Oct 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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G – Aug 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Edna Welch – Feb 01, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Daniel Czlapka – Dec 30, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Sylvia Skeps – Dec 19, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 K – Nov 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Col H Roy Donehower, USMC Ret. – Oct 23, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Patricia Dean – Oct 18, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Janet Murphy – Oct 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Allen Stanton – Oct 03, 2020
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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
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Sep 17, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Tim O in Tucson, AZ – Mar 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Clarence Schram in Tucson, AZ – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Benigno Decena, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Decena has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital...read more

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Dr. Decena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC1714 W Anklam Rd Ste 104 Tucson, AZ 85745
    1

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC2404 E River Rd Bldg 2 Tucson, AZ 85718
    2

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC1238 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 103 Tucson, AZ 85704
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tucson Medical Center

      5301 E Grant Rd
      Tucson, AZ 85712
      Recipient of 3
      hospital 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

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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    • Northwest Medical Center

      6200 N La Cholla Blvd
      Tucson, AZ 85741
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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