Dr. Sarah Akkina
Overview
Sarah Akkina is a Plastic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Akkina has been practicing medicine for over 12 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Akkina is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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Locations
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Murray, UT 84107
50 N Medical Dr # E13, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
5126 W Daybreak Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
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. Sarah Akkina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Akkina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Akkina by calling their office at 801-213-3599. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah Akkina a top-rated expert for Facial Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah Akkina is classified as an Advanced expert for Facial Paralysis, 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. Sarah Akkina specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah Akkina is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Facial Paralysis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Bell's Palsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Sarah Akkina participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Akkina has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Facial Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah Akkina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah Akkina accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah Akkina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-213-3599 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
- Advanced
- Facial ParalysisDr. Akkina isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Progressive Hemifacial AtrophyDr. Akkina isAdvanced. Learn about Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Akkina isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Akkina isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Akkina isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- SinusitisDr. Akkina isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.