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Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD

Cardiology* Age 49
Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD
4.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD

Cardiology* Age 49
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD is a Cardiologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Akhter graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Indiana University School of Medicine.Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD is a Cardiologist in Chicago, IL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Akhter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Akhter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhter also speaks Dutch. Dr. Akhter is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Cardiomyopathy
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Cardiomyopathy
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Medicaid
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Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 664-3278
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Oct 14, 2016
Dr. Akhter was caring, compassionate, she went above and beyond for me and my family-- I have rarely ever met such a wonderful doctor.
Jenni L in Chicago, IL — Oct 14, 2016
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Dutch
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois Hospital and Health System
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nausheen Akhter, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL