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Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD
4.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Augusta, GA
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37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiologist in Augusta, GA.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from CENTER OF PUNJAB / RAWALPINDI MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiologist in Augusta, GA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont McDuffie and Piedmont Augusta. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiomyopathy and Hypotension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Akhtar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypotension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypotension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypotension
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Venous Hypertension
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion 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
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Pathway HMO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • HAP Insurance HMO
    HAP Insurance PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS

Locations

  1. 1 Piedmont Augusta
    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 774-7855
  2. 2 Medical Oncology Associates
    1348 Walton Way Ste 6700, Augusta, GA 30901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 774-7855

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar
4.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Akhtar is a very good Doctor. I have been going to the Clinic almost 4 years and he has a very good Staff. Kim Donahue always helps me when I call, if she don’t know she will ask Dr. Akhtar. I would highly recommend him.
Linda H.Still Barnwell S C — Feb 14, 2025
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Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CENTER OF PUNJAB / RAWALPINDI MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiomyopathy and Hypotension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Piedmont McDuffie and Piedmont Augusta.

Yes, Dr. Naveed Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont McDuffie

    2460 Washington Rd, Thomson, GA

  • Piedmont Augusta

    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA