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Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 60
Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD
5.0 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 60
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from Dow Medical College in 1991 and completed a residency at Henry Ford Hospital.Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Houston, TX and has 33 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Asif Akhtar,MD and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Heart Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Tilt_Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography

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Locations

  1. 1 Asif Akhtar,MD
    19255 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 829-3860

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5.0
Based on 23 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Sep 18, 2024
This Doctor is a very good doctor for your heart issues but most of all a great human being that treats you like family, no rush, gives you advice in other health concerns that you may have. I drive an hour just to keep him as me and my wifes Doctor
— Sep 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Henry Ford
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Asif Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX