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Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD

Cardiology*
4.4 (9)
Map Pin Small Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD

Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bowling Green, KY. They specialize in Cardiology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from The Aga Khan and is affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital. Dr. Akbar, completed a residency at University of Minnesota. Patients rated Dr. Akbar an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Akbar works at Western Kentucky Heart, Lung & Gastroenterology Associates in Bowling Green, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction), Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Akbar's Office Locations

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    Western Kentucky Heart, Lung & Gastroenterology Associates
    421 Us 31w Byp, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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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
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    About Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Urdu
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1326231622
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Louisville
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Minnesota
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Minnesota
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • The Aga Khan
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

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    Dr. Muhammad Akbar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akbar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Akbar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Akbar works at Western Kentucky Heart, Lung & Gastroenterology Associates in Bowling Green, KY. View the full address on Dr. Akbar’s profile.

    Dr. Akbar has seen patients for Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction), Chest Pain and Acute Coronary Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akbar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Akbar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akbar.

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