Dr. Esen K. Akpek
Overview
Esen Akpek is an Allergy and Immunologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Akpek has been practicing medicine for over 35 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akpek has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Esen K. Akpek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Esen K. Akpek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Esen K. Akpek by calling their office at 919-681-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Esen K. Akpek a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Esen K. Akpek is classified as an Elite expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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. Esen K. Akpek specialize in?
While Dr. Esen K. Akpek is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. Esen K. Akpek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Esen K. Akpek has published 161 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dry Eye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Esen K. Akpek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Esen K. Akpek accept my insurance?
Dr. Esen K. Akpek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-3937 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
- Elite
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Akpek isElite. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Akpek isElite. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal TransplantDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Advanced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChemosisDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- EndophthalmitisDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AniridiaDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.