Overview
Heba Akbari is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Akbari is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Partial Seizure.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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. Heba H. Akbari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heba H. Akbari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heba H. Akbari by calling their office at 312-227-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heba H. Akbari a top-rated expert for Status Epilepticus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heba H. Akbari is classified as an Advanced expert for Status Epilepticus, 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. Heba H. Akbari specialize in?
While Dr. Heba H. Akbari is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Heba H. Akbari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heba H. Akbari has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Status Epilepticus. You can view a list of Dr. Heba H. Akbari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heba H. Akbari accept my insurance?
Dr. Heba H. Akbari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-4000 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
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Akbari isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Akbari isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- AphantasiaDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- EpilepsyDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- SeizuresDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
- West SyndromeDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.