Naveed Akhtar
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Naveed Akhtar

Cardiology
795 Poplar Road, Suite 400, 
Newnan, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
13
conditions
795 Poplar Road, Suite 400, 
Newnan, GA 

Overview

Dr. Akhtar specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Piedmont Augusta. His clinical interests include Cardiac MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Right Heart Catheterizations. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), The Medical Association of Georgia, and the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA). Dr. Akhtar offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum cardiomyopathy, and other Cardiovascular Diseases.Dr. Akhtar has more than 15 years' experience in general cardiology, and is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. He manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Akhtar takes great care in providing high quality care and timely follow up for his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Akhtar enjoys spending time with his family, and playing golf.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Indiana University School of Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure, 2021
Detroit Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Urdu

Gender

Male

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Locations

Piedmont Heart of Newnan
795 Poplar Road, Suite 400, Newnan, GA 30265

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naveed Akhtar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naveed Akhtar?

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Is Dr. Naveed Akhtar a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naveed Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart 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. Naveed Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Naveed Akhtar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Naveed Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Naveed Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-716-0051 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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