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 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pulmonary Edema, Thrombectomy, 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 163 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
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795 Poplar Road, Suite 400, Newnan, GA 30265
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
Piedmont Heart Institute Newnan
Wissam Jaber is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Jaber is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Embolectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Jaber is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology.
Piedmont Heart Institute At 95-2065
David Kandzari is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kandzari is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus
Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Babaliaros is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Babaliaros is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naveed Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naveed Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Naveed Akhtar by calling their office at 770-716-0051. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Naveed Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Naveed Akhtar has published 163 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Naveed Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Heart FailureDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
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- ApoplexyDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.