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Summary
Dr. Abdelwahaab Akef is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology who has dedicated 41 years to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine, bringing extensive experience in treating complex cardiac cases. His dual specialization allows him to provide both comprehensive cardiovascular care and advanced minimally invasive procedures for heart disease. Dr. Akef communicates with patients in Chinese and Spanish in addition to English.
Dr. Akef practices at multiple locations throughout the Minneapolis area, including Mercy Hospital, Buffalo Hospital, and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and addresses the unique cardiovascular health needs of women. His expertise includes managing myocardial ischemia and guiding patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs. Dr. Akef helps patients recover their heart health …through specialized rehabilitation exercises and comprehensive metabolic assessments.
Read More Read less Dr. Akef practices at multiple locations throughout the Minneapolis area, including Mercy Hospital, Buffalo Hospital, and the Minneapolis Heart Institute. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and addresses the unique cardiovascular health needs of women. His expertise includes managing myocardial ischemia and guiding patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs. Dr. Akef helps patients recover their heart health …through specialized rehabilitation exercises and comprehensive metabolic assessments.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, Spanish
- University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Abdelwahaab Saad Akef has 7 locationsMetropolitan Heart And Vascular Institute
4040 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw Ste 120Minneapolis, MN 55433 Tel: (763) 427-9980
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Metropolitan Heart And Vascular Institute
14181 Business Center Dr NWElk River, MN 55330 Tel: (763) 427-9980
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Metropolitan Heart And Vascular Institute
550 Osborne Rd Ne Ste 1420Minneapolis, MN 55432 Tel: (763) 427-9980
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | Speaks French, Spanish |
| Minneapolis , MN | Saint Louis Park , MN | Coon Rapids , MN | Saint Paul , MN |
| Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine | Med School: Dow Medical College |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Abdelwahaab Saad Akef has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Abdelwahaab Saad Akef has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Abdelwahaab Saad Akef holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Akef's NPI number is 1558309542.
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