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Dr. Catherine Akay, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Catherine Akay, MD
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Dr. Catherine Akay, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Catherine Akay, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Catherine Akay, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Akay graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Catherine Akay, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 21 years experience. Dr. Akay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Akay has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akay received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Akay's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akay accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Enter a condition or procedure
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Lump
Mastectomy
Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Thyroid Nodule
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Lumpectomy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Reduction
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Port Placements or Replacements

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
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  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    13900 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
  2. 2 UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Aug 25, 2016
Competent, conscientious, kind.
Sylvia in Houston, TX — Aug 25, 2016
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Catherine Akay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akay's profile.

Dr. Catherine Akay, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX