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Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 44
Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD
4.8 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Corbin, KY.
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Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 44
Corbin, KY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Corbin, KY.

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Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Corbin, KY and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University. They currently practice at Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology and are affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Interventional Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Angina
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Impella Device
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Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
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Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Doppler
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Intervention
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Echocardiogram Interpretation
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Tilt_Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology
    2 Trillium Way Ste 210, Corbin, KY 40701
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4.8
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Oct 07, 2023
Very friendly, but also professional. Spent enough time to explain everything.
Terry — Oct 07, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2004
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health System
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin.

Yes, Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Corbin

    1 Trillium Way, Corbin, KY