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Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD
3.7 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Goldsboro, NC.
Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD

Cardiology* Age 66
Goldsboro, NC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Goldsboro, NC.

About

Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Goldsboro, NC and has 42 years experience. They graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1982 and completed a residency at E Carolina University School of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Health Sys, Internal Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Wayne Memorial Hospital. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Systolic Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Syncope
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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Tumor
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Hyperkalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Electrophysiology
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
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 North Carolina Heart & Vascular - Goldsboro
    2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro, NC 27534
  2. 2 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
    201 N Breazeale Ave, Mount Olive, NC 28365
    Monday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  3. 3 Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc
    2700 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534
  4. 4 Wilson Medical Center Reference Lab
    1705 Tarboro St SW, Wilson, NC 27893

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar
3.7
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Aug 25, 2023
D Achtar is very knowledgeable and clearly explains information
Kim — Aug 25, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Punjabi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • King Edward Medical University
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Royal Wigan,Preston,Wythenshaw and Hammersmith Hospital,London(Uk)
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • E Carolina University School of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Health Sys, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • East Carolina University
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Systolic Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wayne Memorial Hospital

    2700 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC