Dr. Akbar Shakoor
Overview
Akbar Shakoor is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Shakoor has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shakoor is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Murray, UT 84107
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akbar Shakoor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akbar Shakoor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akbar Shakoor by calling their office at 801-581-2352. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akbar Shakoor a top-rated expert for Uveitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akbar Shakoor is classified as an Distinguished expert for Uveitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akbar Shakoor specialize in?
While Dr. Akbar Shakoor is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Akbar Shakoor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akbar Shakoor has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uveitis. You can view a list of Dr. Akbar Shakoor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akbar Shakoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Akbar Shakoor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-581-2352 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Shakoor isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Shakoor isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Shakoor isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Shakoor isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Shakoor isAdvanced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Shakoor isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Shakoor isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Shakoor isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Shakoor isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Shakoor isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.