Ali Akbar
Expertise in
42
conditions

Dr. Ali Akbar

Gastroenterology
Waxahachie, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
42
conditions
Waxahachie, TX 

Overview

Dr. Ali Akbar is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a particular interest in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases and biliary endoscopy. Dr. Akbar is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has published various research articles in leading gastroenterology journals. When not working, he enjoys tennis, traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Akbar is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Akbar is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, The University of Tennessee - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Paris Regional Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie

Languages Spoken

English
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Arkansas Health and Wellness
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EMI Health
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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
Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • 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

Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Akbar 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.

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.

9 Total Publications

Role of MRCP in Diagnosing Biliary Anastomotic Strictures After Liver Transplantation: A Single Tertiary Care Center Experience.
Role of MRCP in Diagnosing Biliary Anastomotic Strictures After Liver Transplantation: A Single Tertiary Care Center Experience.
Journal: Transplantation direct
Published: November 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali Akbar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ali Akbar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ali Akbar by calling their office at 469-800-9950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ali Akbar a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali Akbar is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Ali Akbar specialize in?

While Dr. Ali Akbar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Ali Akbar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ali Akbar has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Ali Akbar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ali Akbar accept my insurance?

Dr. Ali Akbar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-9950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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