Advanced in Hypothyroidism

Dr. Omar Akhtar

Endocrinology
Mercy Health-Kenwood Endocrinology, Cholesterol And Diabetes
4760 E Galbraith Rd Ste 212, 
Cincinnati, OH 
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Hypothyroidism
Mercy Health-Kenwood Endocrinology, Cholesterol And Diabetes
4760 E Galbraith Rd Ste 212, 
Cincinnati, OH 
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Overview

Omar Akhtar is an Endocrinologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Diabetic Nephropathy, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Endocrinology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in OH
Hospital Affiliations
Christ Hospital
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Mutual
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  • PPO
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
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  • POS
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Mercy Health-Kenwood Endocrinology, Cholesterol And Diabetes
4760 E Galbraith Rd Ste 212, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Call: 513-686-2663
Other Locations
Mercy Health-Monfort Heights Endocrinology And Diabetes
3301 Mercy Health Blvd Ste 340, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Call: 513-686-2663

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Akhtar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


2 Total Publications

Budget impact analysis for three glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-based therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus management in Saudi Arabia.
Budget impact analysis for three glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-based therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus management in Saudi Arabia.
Journal: Journal of medical economics
Published: February 29, 2024
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