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Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD
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Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD is a General Surgeon in Emporia, VA.
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Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Emporia, VA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD is a General Surgeon in Emporia, VA.

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Dr. Akbari graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Toronto.Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD is a General Surgeon in Emporia, VA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Akbari currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center and Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center. Dr. Akbari has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbari received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Akbari's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akbari also speaks Persian. Dr. Akbari is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Bon Secours Gastroenterology-Emporia
    702 N Main St, Emporia, VA 23847
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 336-1222
  2. 2 Office
    44 Medical Park Blvd Ste D, Petersburg, VA 23805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 520-6730
  3. 3 Horn Chiropractic of Emporia P.C.
    317 N Main St # A, Emporia, VA 23847
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 336-1222
  4. 4 Southside Regional Medical Center
    200 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA 23805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 765-5000

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4.3
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Languages Spoken
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Toronto
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center at Roosevelt Division
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbari's profile.

Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center and Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Homayoon Akbari, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center

    200 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA

  • Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center

    727 N Main St, Emporia, VA