Overview
Chris Akins is a Thoracic Surgeon in Petoskey, Michigan. Dr. Akins is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
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Locations
560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Petoskey, MI 49770
416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chris Akins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chris Akins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chris Akins by calling their office at 231-487-4950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chris Akins a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chris Akins is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Chris Akins specialize in?
While Dr. Chris Akins is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Chris Akins accept my insurance?
Dr. Chris Akins accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 231-487-4950 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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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Akins isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akins isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Akins isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Akins isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic DissectionDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.