Summary

Dr. Naveed Akhtar is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease with nearly four decades of medical experience. He completed his medical education at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center and pursued advanced training through fellowships at Detroit Medical Center and Indiana University School of Medicine. His residency and internship were completed at Detroit Medical Center, providing him with comprehensive foundation training. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in both English and Urdu.

Dr. Akhtar practices at Hills & Dales General Hospital and sees patients at Piedmont Heart locations in Newnan and Fayetteville, Georgia. He focuses on treating heart failure and coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions. His practice includes diagnostic blood work and kidney function testing to monitor heart health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Urdu, English
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Naveed Akhtar has 3 locations

Piedmont Heart of Newnan

795 Poplar Rd Ste 400Newnan, GA 30265
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

Piedmont Heart of Fayetteville - Suite 2200

1267 Highway 54 W Ste 2200Fayetteville, GA 30214
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

Piedmont Heart of Fayetteville - Suite 2500

1267 Highway 54 W Ste 2500Fayetteville, GA 30214
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 DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.7 
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38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Urdu, English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Newnan , GAWinter Park , FLAtlanta , GANewnan , GA
Med School: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: St Johns Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Naveed Akhtar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Naveed Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Naveed Akhtar has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Naveed Akhtar holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2021 and Detroit Medical Center in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Detroit Medical Center in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center in 2012 and Rawalpindi Medical College in 1988.

NPI Number

Naveed Akhtar's NPI number is 1467711861.

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Naveed Akhtar's office is located at 795 Poplar Rd Ste 400, Newnan, GA, 30265.
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Naveed Akhtar speaks Urdu and English.

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