New Orleans VA Medical Center
2400 Canal St, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Akshar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

His clinical expertise encompasses Sirenomelia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

New Orleans VA Medical Center
2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

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. Akshar Patel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshar Patel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshar Patel by calling their office at 312-942-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Akshar Patel a top-rated expert for Sirenomelia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshar Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Sirenomelia, 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. Akshar Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Akshar Patel is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sirenomelia, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Akshar Patel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akshar Patel has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sirenomelia. You can view a list of Dr. Akshar Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akshar Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Akshar Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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