Overview
Nausheen Akhter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years.
Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Akhter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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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. Nausheen Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nausheen Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nausheen Akhter by calling their office at 312-664-3278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nausheen Akhter a top-rated expert for Heart Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nausheen Akhter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Tumor, 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. Nausheen Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Nausheen Akhter is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Tumor, Cardiomyopathy, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Nausheen Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nausheen Akhter has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Nausheen Akhter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nausheen Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Nausheen Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-664-3278 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
- Heart TumorDr. Akhter isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.


