Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Waheed Akhtar

Cardiology
North Carolina Heart & Vascular-Goldsboro
2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, 
Goldsboro, NC 
Offers Telehealth
44 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
15
conditions
North Carolina Heart & Vascular-Goldsboro
2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, 
Goldsboro, NC 

Overview

Waheed Akhtar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Unc Health Care Wayne
Rex Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE PDP
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

North Carolina Heart & Vascular-Goldsboro
2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro, NC 27534
Other Locations
Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc
2700 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Waheed Akhtar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Waheed Akhtar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Waheed Akhtar by calling their office at 919-734-0033. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Waheed Akhtar a top-rated expert for Necrosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Waheed Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Necrosis, 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. Waheed Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Waheed Akhtar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Necrosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Waheed Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Waheed Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-734-0033 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.

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