Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
6550 Fannin St Ste 1401, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Mehmet Akay is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Akay is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Acquired Hemophilia, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Friday Health

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
6550 Fannin St Ste 1401, Houston, TX 77030

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.


1 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mehmet Akay

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Mehmet Akay by calling their office at 713-441-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Mehmet Akay a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mehmet Akay is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Mehmet Akay specialize in?

While Dr. Mehmet Akay is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Mehmet Akay participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mehmet Akay has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Mehmet Akay's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mehmet Akay accept my insurance?

Dr. Mehmet Akay accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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