Overview
Edgar Achkar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Achalasia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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 Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edgar Achkar is classified as an Experienced expert for Painful Swallowing, 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, 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 Painful Swallowing. 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.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.