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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

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Dr. Decena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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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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Still afib-free four years later
After a horrible experience with a different provider at another group, I hesitated for years to undergo a second ablation. Four years ago, I consulted Dr. Decena, who lived up to his reputation. In the recovery room, he showed me before-and-after photos on his phone where he had zapped the offending spots that were misfiring. I haven't had a single episode since. It has been life-changing.
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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Fabulous physician
Recently had a heart conversion procedure with Dr Decena and was thrilled. The procedure was scary from the outset until he explained the process in terms both my husband and I could understand, did not feel rushed and made us feel like we were important enough not to rush through everything. His background and bedside manner remind me of my experience of being a staff member at northwestern university in Chicago. Glad that my heart will be followed by a competent and caring physician. Highly recommend him and TMC cath lab as well. For such a frightening situation every staff encounter was positive and reassuring. Thank you!
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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Great Cardiologist
Dr. Decena is a knowledgeable, caring Cardiologist. He put me at ease and provided a detailed explanation of the procedure he was going to perform. He has a wonderful bedside manner.
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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Awesome Dr who listens to your particular history.
Dr D is very personable and listens to you, and makes any decisions and treatment path based on his knowledge and your personal health. I feel very comfortable with him and feel confident in his ability.
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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Personable Thorough
Dr. Decena wants to review data I collect, listens carefully and will request tests that can definitely identify the real cause of my symptoms.
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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Bruce W. – Oct 13, 2022
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Excellent cardiologist....poor Pima Heart billing.
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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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I have seen Dr. Decena for a number of years and he has kept me going. I have had a pacemaker, defibrillator, ablation is able to manage my atrial fibrillation so I can have a productive life. He is so knowledgeable, such great expertise with the heart and the electrical parts of the heart,he explains everything he is wonderful. I wouldn't go anywhere else I feel very blessed to have found him.
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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Yes, he is the best! Very personable.
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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Jan 09, 2021
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Excellent care for my personal health an well being, Very safe an amazing 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel Czlapka – Dec 30, 2020
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Dr. Decena was very informative on what was happening to my heart. He also was attentive to what my concerns were
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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Sylvia Skeps – Dec 19, 2020
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I always enjoy my yearly visit with Dr. Decena. He is thorough, concise, talks so I can understand, and always leaves me with all my questions answered. A true professional!
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 K – Nov 12, 2020
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Top notch cardiologist and nurses.
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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Col H Roy Donehower, USMC Ret. – Oct 23, 2020
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I had never had my condition of tachycardia explained to me like Dr Decena did which was awesome. His office staff is very friendly and very efficient. I walked out feeling like I was in very good hands.
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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Patricia Dean – Oct 18, 2020
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Dr Decena is a caring physician and a great cheerleader who makes you feel like your hard work has paid off. He is good at explaining technical concepts.
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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Excellent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Allen Stanton – Oct 03, 2020
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Dr. Decena is wonderful: personable, caring, and professional. He has been treating me for several years and has gotten my cholesterol and triglycerides under control. I hadn’t seen him in a year, yet he remembered specific details about my life to make me feel like a valued person—not just a patient in a medical setting.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dr. Decena is tops. I left my prior cardiologist after he did my First ICD. He knows my condition thoroughly and treats me like a sentient being. He understands my lifestyle and gives realistic advice. Dr. Decena makes sure I get in when I need to see him and even calls me back when I phone 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
10 others found this helpful
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Tim O in Tucson, AZ – Mar 27, 2016
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Amazing Doctor. Dedication and caring excellent.
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 others found this helpful
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Clarence Schram in Tucson, AZ – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

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

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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

      View all patient feedback
    • 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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