Overview
Asad Akhter is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Epidural Hematoma, Encephalocele, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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. Asad Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Asad Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Asad Akhter by calling their office at 314-362-3577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Asad Akhter a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Asad Akhter is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Asad Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Asad Akhter is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Hemangioma, and Epidural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Asad Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Asad Akhter has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Asad Akhter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Asad Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Asad Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-3577 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
- Experienced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- EncephaloceleDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.