Overview
Muhammad Akhter is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York.
Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6316 102nd St # 1, Rego Park, NY 11374
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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Andrew S. Bomback, MD, MPH, is a nephrologist who specializes in glomerular diseases and resistant hypertension. Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Nephrology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was the Doc J. Thurston III Fellow in Nephrology and Hypertension. In 2009, he returned to Columbia University as an associate at the Center for Glomerular Diseases and is currently Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Bomback is a member of the ColumbiaDoctors Hypertension Center, a multi-disciplinary center of excellence that provides high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension,Dr. Bomback has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subjects of chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and hypertension. He is the co-author of the textbook, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Essentials, and an editor of the National Kidney Foundation's Primer on Kidney Diseases. He is the recipient of the 2013 Daniel V. Kimberg Junior Faculty Award for oustanding teaching of medical students and housestaff.Dr. Bomback's research interests focus on evaluating novel therapies for glomerular diseases. He currently serves as principal or co-investigator on clinical trials of new treatments for IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, lupus glomerulonephritis, hereditary nephritis, C3 glomerulopathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Dr. Bomback is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bomback is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Bomback is currently accepting new patients.
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David Goldfarb is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Goldfarb is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Inborn Renal Aminoaciduria, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Lithotripsy, and Kidney Transplant.
CUIMC/51 Audubon Avenue Office
Dr. Radhakrishnan is Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the Director of Clinical Services of the Nephrology Division. His clinical and research interests are the in the therapy of chronic kidney disease (including glomerular diseases and lupus kidney disease), hypertension and intensive care nephrology.He is a co-director of the hypertension center of Columbia UniverstiyHe is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation. His commitment to medical education and patient care is exemplified by his numerous teaching awards and his inclusion in the Who's Who among America's Teachers & Educators, America's Best Doctors and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor. Dr. Radhakrishnan is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Radhakrishnan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Radhakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Akhter by calling their office at 718-590-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Muhammad Akhter a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad Akhter 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. Muhammad Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Muhammad Akhter is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Muhammad Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad Akhter has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad Akhter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Muhammad Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Muhammad Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-590-1800 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. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GastrostomyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Liver FailureDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- NecrosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.

