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Office
6040 S. Fort Apache
Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148Phone+1 702-805-5678
Summary
- Dr. Salman Akhtar is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist who specializes in the treatment of coronary heart disease. He has special interest in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and the treatment of peripheral venous disease. He has worked extensively in managing heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
His core philosophy is to empower his patients by helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. He believes that doctor-patient interaction deserves ample time, not only for a comprehensive medical exam but also to address the concerns of his patients.
Education & Training
- Baylor University Medical CenterFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 1997 - 1998
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1994 - 1997
- Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
- Harbor UCLAResearch Fellowship, Nephrology , 1990 - 1991
- Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
- NV State Medical License 1999 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2011 - 2011
- TX State Medical License 1995 - 1998
- WA State Medical License 1997 - 1998
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
- Fellow Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effect of Cardiac Catheterization Personnel On Time to Treatment for Myocardial Infarction.Richard R Wall, Jeffrey S Legg, Ernie Steidle, Timmerie F Cohen, Melanie C Dempsey
Radiologic Technology. 2022-03-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsFellow
Other Languages
- Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
External Links
- Websitehttps://www.akhtarmd.com/
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