Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Starr Cardiology Associates
711 Cook Dr Ste 220, 
Athens, TN 

Overview

Yasir Akhtar is a Cardiologist in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Physicians Regional Medical Center
Blount Memorial Hospital
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Starr Cardiology Associates
711 Cook Dr Ste 220, Athens, TN 37303

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. Yasir Akhtar

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Yasir Akhtar by calling their office at 423-381-8478. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Yasir Akhtar a top-rated expert for Familial Ventricular Tachycardia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yasir Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, 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. Yasir Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Yasir Akhtar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Yasir Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yasir Akhtar has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. You can view a list of Dr. Yasir Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yasir Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Yasir Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-381-8478 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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