Overview
James Akers is an Internal Medicine provider in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Dr. Akers is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.
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
527 Medical Park Dr Ste 402, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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. James Akers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Akers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Akers by calling their office at 681-342-3835. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Akers a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Akers is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. James Akers specialize in?
While Dr. James Akers is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. James Akers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Akers has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. James Akers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. James Akers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 681-342-3835 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
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- NecrosisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.