Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Catherine Akay

General Surgery
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
13900 Katy Fwy, 
Houston, TX 
Expertise in
4
conditions
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
13900 Katy Fwy, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Catherine Akay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Akay is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
13900 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
Other Locations
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Akay

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Akay?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Akay by calling their office at 713-563-9600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Catherine Akay a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Akay is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Catherine Akay specialize in?

While Dr. Catherine Akay is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Catherine Akay participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Catherine Akay has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Akay's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Catherine Akay accept my insurance?

Dr. Catherine Akay accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-563-9600 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.

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