Overview
Philosophy of care | I believe in patient oriented medicine care. My goal is to provide detailed education to you about your condition and help you make decisions based on most recent available medical literature and guidelines. Empathetic care and family support contributes to speedy recovery. I want to assure you and your family that I will put my best efforts in applying my skills, my experience, advancing and ever-changing technologies, and my judgment to get you back to your routine life. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to help heal those who are ailing. | Community involvement | Away from patient care, I volunteer to give health education lectures to the community. | Personal interests | Outside of my work, I greatly enjoy traveling, sightseeing and spending time with my wife and three children.
Dr. Akbar is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103
106 S Claude A Lord Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
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. Ghulam Akbar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ghulam Akbar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ghulam Akbar by calling their office at 610-402-3110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ghulam Akbar a top-rated expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ghulam Akbar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), 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. Ghulam Akbar specialize in?
While Dr. Ghulam Akbar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Fainting. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Ghulam Akbar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ghulam Akbar has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). You can view a list of Dr. Ghulam Akbar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ghulam Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghulam Akbar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-3110 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Akbar isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- FaintingDr. Akbar isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Akbar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Akbar isDistinguished. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Akbar isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akbar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.