Overview
Asif Akhtar is an Interventional Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Arterial Insufficiency.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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19255 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084
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. Asif Akhtar
Is Dr. Asif Akhtar a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Asif Akhtar is classified as an Experienced expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Asif Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Asif Akhtar is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Thromboangiitis Obliterans. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Asif Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Asif Akhtar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Asif Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Asif Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asif Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy