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Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD
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Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.
Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD
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Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Greenville, NC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC.

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Dr. Akhter graduated from University of Chicago. Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Greenville, NC and has 31 years experience. Dr. Akhter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center and UNC Lenoir Health Care. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Akhter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhter is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Healthy Blue
    Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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    Sagamore Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University
    115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 744-4400
  2. 2 ECU Health Medical Center
    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 847-4100

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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center and UNC Lenoir Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Shahab Akhter, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ECU Health Medical Center

    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC

  • UNC Lenoir Health Care

    100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC