Overview
Shahab Akhter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, North Carolina.
Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Akhter is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
115 Heart Dr, 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 A. Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shahab A. Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shahab A. Akhter by calling their office at 252-847-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shahab A. 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 A. 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 A. Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Shahab A. 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 A. Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shahab A. Akhter has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Shahab A. 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 A. Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahab A. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 252-847-4100 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.
- Heart TransplantDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)