Overview
Shalaka Akolkar is a Gastroenterologist in Dalton, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Menetrier Disease, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
302 Point North Pl, Dalton, GA 30720
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akolkar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Shalaka Akolkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shalaka Akolkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shalaka Akolkar by calling their office at 706-272-4127. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shalaka Akolkar a top-rated expert for Jaundice?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shalaka Akolkar is classified as an Experienced expert for Jaundice, 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. Shalaka Akolkar specialize in?
While Dr. Shalaka Akolkar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Jaundice, Menetrier Disease, and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shalaka Akolkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shalaka Akolkar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Jaundice. You can view a list of Dr. Shalaka Akolkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shalaka Akolkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shalaka Akolkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-272-4127 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
- Experienced
- AscitesDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- CholangitisDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- JaundiceDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Akolkar isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.