Overview
Dr. Akiyama is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinician-Investigator in the Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. In addition to providing care and treatment to people living with HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and substance use disorders, Dr. Akiyama conducts research focusing on HCV among socioeconomically marginalized populations with particular emphasis on the intersection of HCV in the criminal legal system and sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Akiyama is the recipient of a K99/R00 award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to develop and test an innovative strategy to improve linkage to and retention in HCV treatment among individuals recently released from jail. He is also the recipient of an Avenir Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse focused on HCV Transmission Networks Among People Who Inject Drugs.
Dr. Akiyama is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
1621 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama by calling their office at 718-405-8040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama a top-rated expert for Hepatitis C?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama is classified as an Elite expert for Hepatitis C, 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. Matthew J. Akiyama specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew J. Akiyama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-405-8040 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hepatitis CDr. Akiyama isElite. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Akiyama isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- HIV/AIDSDr. Akiyama isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- Common Variable Immune DeficiencyDr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
- COVID-19Dr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Hepatitis BDr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- MyelitisDr. Akiyama isExperienced. Learn about Myelitis.