Overview
Kemal M. Akat, MD, PhD, is a board-certified cardiologist with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in diagnosing all types of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Akat provides preventive heart care to manage high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart attack and stroke risk factors, AFib and other heart rhythm disorders, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Akat has a special interest in treating valvular heart disease and diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease.
His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark and Heart Failure.
Dr. Akat is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, National Board Of Echocardiography - Adult Echocardiography, and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akat is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 330, Nashville, TN 37205
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. Kemal M. Akat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kemal M. Akat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kemal M. Akat by calling their office at 615-222-4265. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kemal M. Akat a top-rated expert for Vascular Birthmark?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kemal M. Akat is classified as an Experienced expert for Vascular Birthmark, 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. Kemal M. Akat specialize in?
While Dr. Kemal M. Akat is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Vascular Birthmark, Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Kemal M. Akat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kemal M. Akat has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vascular Birthmark. You can view a list of Dr. Kemal M. Akat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kemal M. Akat accept my insurance?
Dr. Kemal M. Akat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-4265 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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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- Heart FailureDr. Akat isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Akat isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.