Advanced in Apoplexy

Dr. Mateen Akhtar

Cardiology
Smithfield Heart And Vascular Associates
910 Berkshire Rd, 
Smithfield,, NC 

Advanced in Apoplexy
Smithfield Heart And Vascular Associates
910 Berkshire Rd, 
Smithfield,, NC 
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Overview

Mateen Akhtar is a Cardiologist in Smithfield,, North Carolina. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Tissue Biopsy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Johnston Health
Rex Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Smithfield Heart and Vascular Associates
910 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield,, NC 27577
Call: 919-989-7909
Other Locations
North Carolina Heart & Vascular-Goldsboro
2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro,, NC 27534
Call: 919-734-0033

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Comparing attitudes of younger and older patients towards cancer clinical trials.
Comparing attitudes of younger and older patients towards cancer clinical trials.
Journal: Journal of geriatric oncology
Published: September 29, 2015
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