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Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD
4.7 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Allen, TX.
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Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Allen, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Allen, TX.

About

Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Allen, TX and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Valve Disease and Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1105 Central Expy N, Allen, TX 75013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 547-0650

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar
4.7
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Nov 07, 2023
Dr Akbar listens and is very compassionate. Always explains things until you are comfortable. He provides thorough screening and quickly follows up with test results. Been going to him for 20 years and has helped my husband and I through several health crises.
Mary Betz — Nov 07, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a cardiology specialist in Allen, TX and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1989. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College Karachi
    1989
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Valve Disease and Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen

    1105 Central Expy N, Allen, TX