Dr. Rizwan Akhtar
Overview
Rizwan Akhtar is a Nephrologist in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1036 Center Drive, Suite A, Richmond, KY 40475
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rizwan Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar by calling their office at 859-353-4245. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rizwan Akhtar a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Rizwan Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rizwan Akhtar has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-353-4245 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- HypercalcemiaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CalcinosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.