Overview
Akira Nishikawa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas.
Dr. Nishikawa is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Angina, Familial Hypertension, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St, Houston,, TX 77030
5115 Fannin St, Houston,, TX 77004
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. Akira Nishikawa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akira Nishikawa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akira Nishikawa by calling their office at 713-790-0841. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akira Nishikawa a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akira Nishikawa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Prolapse, 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. Akira Nishikawa specialize in?
While Dr. Akira Nishikawa is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Prolapse, Angina, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Akira Nishikawa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akira Nishikawa has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Prolapse. You can view a list of Dr. Akira Nishikawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akira Nishikawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Akira Nishikawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-790-0841 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
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Nishikawa isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.