Overview
Asif Akhtar is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Arterial Insufficiency.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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19255 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084
Clinical Research
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Dr. Biswajit Kar earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also finished a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology. During his residency, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. A professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), He Dr. Kar is chief of the medical division of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Kar has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995 and is board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, and his clinical interests include advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical assist devices, high-risk coronary interventions, structural heart disease and cardiogenic shock. Patients value Dr. Kar’s exceptional listening skills and his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. They also say he doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Kar is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Artificial Organs, American College of Physicians, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Kar is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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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 5 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