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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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, German Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TXHouston , TXGalveston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University of Istanbul Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Akay has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Akay has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital2011
Texas Children's Hospital2001
Texas Heart Institute2001

Residency

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital2008
Baylor College of Medicine2006
Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center1998

Medical School

University of Istanbul Cerrahpasa Medical FacultyGraduated in 1992

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