Overview
Shahab Akhter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shahab Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shahab Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shahab Akhter by calling their office at 252-744-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shahab Akhter a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shahab Akhter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Shahab Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Shahab Akhter is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Shahab Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shahab Akhter has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Shahab Akhter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shahab Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahab Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 252-744-4400 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
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Akhter isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Akhter isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- EndocarditisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.