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.
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Locations
13900 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
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 L. Akay
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine L. Akay?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine L. 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 L. Akay a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine L. 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 L. Akay specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine L. 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 L. Akay participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine L. Akay has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine L. 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 L. Akay accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine L. 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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- 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.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphedemaDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- MastectomyDr. Akay isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.