Overview
Akira Nishikawa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas.
Dr. Nishikawa is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Nishikawa is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St, Houston,, TX 77030
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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. 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
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- 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.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- PericarditisDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Nishikawa isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- 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.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- EndoscopyDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Phlegmasia Cerulea DolensDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stable AnginaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Superficial ThrombophlebitisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Nishikawa isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.