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Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD

Cardiology* Age 43
Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD
4.5 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.
Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD
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Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD

Cardiology* Age 43
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.

About

Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bowling Green, KY and has 21 years experience. They graduated from The Aga Khan in 2003 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.They currently practice at Western Kentucky Heart, Lung & Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction), Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar also speaks Urdu. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Chest Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Chest Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
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
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
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    Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
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    Blue Access-KY PPO
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    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
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    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    St. Joseph's-KY
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
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Locations

  1. 1 Western Kentucky Heart, Lung & Gastroenterology Associates
    421 Us 31w Byp, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar
4.5
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 05, 2020
Very very thorough. He listened to me and heard my concerns and addressed them all! Very impressed!
Rita Bishop — Nov 05, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • The Aga Khan
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Minnesota
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Louisville
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

    1801 Ashley Cir, Bowling Green, KY