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Dr. Akshay Muralidhar

Internal Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Lung Transplant
CommonSpirit Health
SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

Akshay Muralidhar is an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Muralidhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Muralidhar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Arizona Medical Center
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
Fellowships
University of Colorado Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
EMI Health
  • PPO
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
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

SJHMC Transplant Center
500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Call: 602-406-8000

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.


7 Total Publications

Letter to the editor.
Letter to the editor.
Journal: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Published: September 21, 2025
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500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 500, 
Phoenix, AZ 
 (12.8 miles away)
602-406-4000
Experience:
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Languages Spoken:
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500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
Phoenix, AZ 
 (12.8 miles away)
602-406-6017
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Tokman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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Internal Medicine
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Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute

500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 500, 
Phoenix, AZ 
 (12.8 miles away)
602-406-4000
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Areas of Expertise

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