Summary

I pursue perfection, through simplicity, in my life and as the surgical director of Advanced Heart Failure at Houston Methodist Hospital. I am deeply committed to taking care of all of my patients.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 34 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

6550 Fannin St Ste 1401Houston, TX 77030
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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Med School: University of Istanbul Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Med School: Wayne State University Sc Med School: Makerere University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mehmet Hakan Akay

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Community Health Choice
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Mehmet Hakan Akay has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Mehmet Hakan Akay has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Mehmet Hakan Akay holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Thoracic Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in 2011, Texas Children's Hospital in 2001, and Texas Heart Institute in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in 2008, Baylor College of Medicine in 2006, and Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Istanbul Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 1992.

NPI Number

Mehmet Hakan Akay's NPI number is 1457510729.

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