
Overview
Andrew Akman, MD, MBA a native of Washington, DC, currently practices at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akman performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures. He has specific interest in complex IVC filter removals, interventional oncology, pulmonary embolism, and prostate artery embolization. Dr. Akman is an expert in complex IVC filter retrieval and IVC filter related complications. In addition to standard IVC filter retrievals, he removes devices that are severely tilted, embedded, or fractured, as well as those designated as permanent devices. He serves as an adviser to other physicians on complex techniques including laser sheath and forceps assisted retrieval. Within interventional oncology, Dr. Akman performs thermal ablation of lung, liver, and kidney tumors. He performs chemoembolization and radioembolization (Yttrium-90) on primary liver cancer and metastatic liver disease. Dr. Akman also performs prostate artery embolization, an emerging minimally invasive technique for treating urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Dr. Akman prides himself on building strong relationships with his patients and practicing patient-centered medicine. Videos Andrew Akman, M.D., Interventional Radiologist Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Honoring a Life By Helping Others, Johns Hopkins Medicine, (July 20, 2022).
Dr. Akman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Ground FL, Ground FL, Washington, DC 20016
8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Clinical Research
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Sandeep Bagla is an Interventional Radiologist and President of Prostate Centers USA. He has been practicing for nearly 20 years and his particular area of focus is using embolization to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, which is also known as Enlarged Prostate. Dr. Bagla uses embolization to slow down blood flow to the prostate, which causes the prostate to shrink. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology and licensed to treat patients in Virginia. Dr. Bagla has served as the Principal Investigator of numerous clinical trials and continues to improve novel methods to treat BPH and related conditions.Sandeep Bagla graduated with Honors from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2002 before completing his residency at Albany Medical Center in NY in Diagnostic Radiology, including being selected as Chief Resident.Dr. Bagla completed subspecialty training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology at George Washington University in 2008 and completed his Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. Dr. Bagla is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Aquablation.
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Clifford Weiss is a Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science. He also holds appointments in Surgery and Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, he serves as Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID), the Director of the Johns Hopkins HHT Center of Excellence as well as Director of the Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center. Dr. Weiss' clinical focus lies in vascular and interventional radiology with a particular focus on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations. This includes venous and lymphatic malformations, arteriovenous malformations, pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and varicoceles. Dr. Weiss also is a pioneer in the use of MRI for interventional guidance (iMRI), especially for the treatment of vascular malformations. Dr. Weiss' research focuses primarily on the preclinical and clinical development of Bariatric Embolization, a new endovascular procedure designed to help fight obesity, and on the development of new embolic therapies and devices. Dr. Weiss is the Deputy Editor of Interventional Content for the journal Radiology. Dr. Weiss received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1995, his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed an internship in internal medicine on the Osler Service in 2002, his residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2007, and a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional radiology in 2008, all at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a Fellow both of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Arteriovenous Malformation, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy.
Suburban Hospital
Dr. Abhishek Srinivas received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2006. He completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the Montefiore Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York in 2011. This was followed by a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2012. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins as faculty, Dr. Srinivas established an interventional oncology practice serving much of central New Jersey, and a local hub for patients affiliated with Hahnemann University Hospital’s liver transplant program in Philadelphia. During this time, Dr. Srinivas was also part of the neuroradiology team for the hospital’s stroke center. His primary areas of expertise include interventional oncology (liver, kidney and bone cancers), vascular disease (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, aneurysm treatment), uterine fibroid embolization, spine interventions, and advanced biliary interventions. Other interests include novel device evaluation and development. Videos Abhishek Srinivas, M.D. Selected Publications Chang SW, Srinivas A, Murphy KP. Chapter 5: Endovascular Management of a Patient After SAH. Bhardwaj A, Alkayed NJ, Kirsch JR, et al. Acute Stroke: Bench to Bedside. Chapter 5, 53 – 61. New York: Marcel Dekker. Copyright 2007, informa Healthcare USA inc. Farinhas, J, Srinivas A, Gulko E, Bello J. Chapter 4: Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord. Kirshblum S, Campagnolo D, DeLisa JA, Spinal Cord Medicine 2nd Edition. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins (Copyright 2011) Gailloud P, Srinivas A, Chang SW, Murphy KP. Morgan RH. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty in a Sitting Patient. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2005 Nov; 16(11):1558-9 Mahadevia AA, Weiland D, Kvamme P, Murphy KP, Srinivas A, Wyse G. Polymethylmethacrylate contact dermatitis after vertebroplasty. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2007 Apr;18(4):585 Srinivas A, Chang SW, Gailloud P. Chapter 33: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations. Bhardwaj A, Alkayed NJ, Kirsch JR, et al. Acute Stroke: Bench to Bedside. Chapter 33, 397 – 404. New York: Marcel Dekker. Copyright 2007, informa Healthcare USA inc. Dr. Srinivas is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Ascites, Jaundice, Liver Embolization, and Bone Graft.
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Is Dr. Andrew S. Akman a top-rated expert for Ascites?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew S. Akman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ascites, 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. Andrew S. Akman specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew S. Akman is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Ureterocele, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Andrew S. Akman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew S. Akman has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew S. Akman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Areas of Expertise
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- AscitesDr. Akman isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
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- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lung CancerDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Akman isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
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