Overview
Joseph Akar is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Akar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
111 Goose Ln, Guilford, CT 06437
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Hartford Hospital
Jeffrey Kluger is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Kluger is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Cardiac Ablation.
New York University
Chirag Barbhaiya is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Huntington Station, New York. Dr. Barbhaiya is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Yale University
Eric Grubman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Guilford, Connecticut. Dr. Grubman is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph G. Akar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Akar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Akar by calling their office at 203-747-7300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph G. Akar a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph G. Akar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Joseph G. Akar specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph G. Akar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Ventricular Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Akar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph G. Akar has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph G. Akar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Akar accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph G. Akar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-747-7300 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
- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Akar isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akar isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Akar isDistinguished. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Advanced
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Akar isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Akar isAdvanced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Akar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Akar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Akar isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Experienced
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- COVID-19Dr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Akar isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.