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Dr. Chris Akins, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Chris Akins, MD
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Dr. Chris Akins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Petoskey, MI.
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Dr. Chris Akins, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Petoskey, MI
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Chris Akins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Petoskey, MI.

About

Dr. Chris Akins, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Petoskey, MI and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1989 and completed a residency at Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem.They currently practice at McLaren Northern Michigan Heart & Vascular and are affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan and Otsego Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Akins received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Akins is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Michigan Heart & Vascular Specialists
    560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Petoskey, MI 49770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 487-4950
    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
  2. 2 McLaren Northern Michigan Heart & Vascular - Petoskey Cardiology
    560 W Mitchell St Ste 400, Petoskey, MI 49770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 487-2490
    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

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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chris Akins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akins' profile.

Dr. Chris Akins, MD is affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan and Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chris Akins, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mclaren Northern Michigan

    416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI

  • Otsego Memorial Hospital

    825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI