MichaelLamontAikensMD
Cardiology • Opelika, ALAdult Congenital Heart Disease, Vascular Medicine, Cardiac Critical Care
Physician
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Office
107 24th St
Opelika Cardiovascular Assoc PC
Opelika, AL 36801Phone+1 334-826-5577Fax+1 334-826-7003
Summary
- Dr. Michael Aikens is a cardiologist in Opelika, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including East Alabama Medical Center and Lake Martin Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, vascular medicine, and cardiac critical care and is experienced in general cardiology, mitral valve prolapse, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and critical care medicine. He has 8 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1999
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1995 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 49 citationsPolyphenolics Increase t‐PA and u‐PA Gene Transcription in Cultured Human Endothelial CellsLaila H. Abou‐Agag, Michael L. Aikens, Edlue M. Tabengwa, Raymond L. Benza, Stephen R. Shows
Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 2001-02-01 - 14 citationsEthanol‐Induced Up‐Regulation of Candidate Plasminogen Receptor Annexin II in Cultured Human Endothelial CellsEdlue M. Tabengwa, Laila H. Abou‐Agag, Raymond L. Benza, Jose A. Torres, Michael L. Aikens
Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 2000-06-01 - 30 citationsEthanol downregulates transcription of the PAI-1 gene in cultured human endothelial cells.Hernan E. Grenett, Michael L. Aikens, Edlue M. Tabengwa, Glenda C. Davis, Francois M. Booyse
Thrombosis Research. 2000-02-15
Press Mentions
Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Alabama Vein Specialist, Veteran – Dr. Rodney SirkSeptember 12th, 2019- Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Acclaimed Cardiologist – Dr. Michael AikensOctober 4th, 2018
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