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Dr. Sam Akhavan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (37)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sam Akhavan, MD

Dr. Sam Akhavan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akhavan an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Akhavan works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Cranberry Township, PA and Wexford, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

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Dr. Akhavan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ahn Neurology
    200 Quinn Dr Ste 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 359-3895
  2. 2
    Office
    20215 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 660-6777
  3. 3
    Allegheny Orthopedic Associates
    1307 Federal St Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 660-6777
  4. 4
    Health Plus Wellness Pavilion Clinical Lab
    12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 660-6777
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 15:30

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Allegheny General Hospital

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Patellar Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
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Meniscus Tear
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
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    4.6
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    Based on 37 ratings
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    About Dr. Sam Akhavan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1801074711
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Case Medical Center, Cleveland Ohio
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Northwestern University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Akhavan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akhavan.

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