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Dr. Shanti Akers, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 42
Dr. Shanti Akers, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Shanti Akers, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Albany, GA.
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Dr. Shanti Akers, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 42
Albany, GA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shanti Akers, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Albany, GA.

About

Dr. Akers graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Shanti Akers, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Albany, GA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Akers currently practices at Phoebe Pulmonology and are affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Dr. Akers has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akers received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Akers' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akers is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Acidosis
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asthma
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Emphysema
Gallstones
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep Study
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anorectal Abscess
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Goodpasture's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Histoplasmosis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Lung Diagnostics P.C.
    2002 Palmyra Rd Ste 101, Albany, GA 31701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 312-5565

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Mar 04, 2016
Outstanding, friendly, knowledgable on most recent medical research and treatment, compassionate and actually listens to patient as well as speaks in understandable language. I would absolutely recommend Dr Akers!
Susan Deitrick in New Franklin, OH — Mar 04, 2016
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shanti Akers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akers' profile.

Dr. Shanti Akers, MD is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shanti Akers, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA