Overview
Amit Kakkar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in East Chicago, Indiana.
Dr. Kakkar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Angina, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4320 Fir St Unit 320, East Chicago, IN 46312
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. Amit Kakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amit Kakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amit Kakkar by calling their office at 219-392-7992. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amit Kakkar a top-rated expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amit Kakkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease, 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. Amit Kakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Amit Kakkar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertensive Heart Disease, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Amit Kakkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amit Kakkar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertensive Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Amit Kakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amit Kakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Amit Kakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-392-7992 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
- Advanced
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Kakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Kakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Kakkar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AngioplastyDr. Kakkar isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kakkar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Kakkar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Kakkar isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy