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 top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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. 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
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.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
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- AchalasiaDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.