Overview
Edgar Achkar is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Achalasia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195
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. Edgar Achkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edgar Achkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edgar Achkar by calling their office at 216-444-6536. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edgar Achkar a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edgar Achkar is classified as an Experienced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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. Edgar Achkar specialize in?
While Dr. Edgar Achkar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Edgar Achkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edgar Achkar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Edgar Achkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edgar Achkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Edgar Achkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicare. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-444-6536 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
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.