Overview
Catherine Akay is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Akay is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Mastectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
13900 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518
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. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Akay isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Akay isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Akay isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Akay isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast LumpDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.