Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Nausheen Akhter

Cardiology
675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Expertise in
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conditions
675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Nausheen Akhter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, 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 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Akhter is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Fellowships

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Palos Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Cigna
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Health Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611

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

A Prospective Study of Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients With Abnormal Myocardial Deformation Treated With Anthracycline and/or Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab-based Cancer Therapy
A Prospective Study of Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients With Abnormal Myocardial Deformation Treated With Anthracycline and/or Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab-based Cancer Therapy
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: June 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Carvedilol
Study Phase: Phase 2

86 Total Publications

Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course for Individuals With Breast Cancer: A Review.
Cardiovascular Health Across the Life Course for Individuals With Breast Cancer: A Review.
Journal: JAMA cardiology
Published: July 29, 2026
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 (0.1 miles away)
312-664-3278
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Chicago, IL 
 (0.1 miles away)
312-664-3278
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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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 Myocarditis. 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 86 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.

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