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Dr. Jay Akin, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Jay Akin, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Jay Akin, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Point Pleasant, WV.
Dr. Jay Akin, MD
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Dr. Jay Akin, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Point Pleasant, WV
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jay Akin, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Point Pleasant, WV.

About

Dr. Akin graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee.Dr. Jay Akin, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Point Pleasant, WV and has 19 years experience. Dr. Akin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rivers Health. Dr. Akin has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Cachexia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akin received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Akin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akin is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Menopause
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Osteoporosis
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Strep Throat
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ACE Inhibitor or Beta-Blocker Therapy
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Arrhythmia Screening
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
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Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
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Strep Test
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Trichomoniasis Screening
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Urinalysis
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Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Rivers Health
    2520 Valley Dr, Point Pleasant, WV 25550

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4.3
Based on 6 Reviews
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Sep 22, 2024
Dr Akin is the Best , he’s provided my care after a stroke . He’s kind and attentive to your needs . Couldn’t ask for better care Thank you Dr Akin
An amazing Dr — Sep 22, 2024
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee
    2008
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jay Akin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akin's profile.

Dr. Akin frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Cachexia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jay Akin, MD is affiliated with Rivers Health.

Yes, Dr. Jay Akin, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rivers Health

    2520 Valley Dr, Point Pleasant, WV