Summary

Dr. Naveed Akhtar specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly four decades of experience to heart care. He earned his medical degree from King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center and completed his residency and internship at Detroit Medical Center in 1998. Dr. Akhtar pursued advanced fellowship training at Detroit Medical Center in 2001, followed by additional fellowship training at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2021. He is fluent in both Urdu and English.

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

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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

Dr. 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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2.5 
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38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Urdu, English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Newnan , GAWinter Park , FLRiverdale , GAFayetteville , GA
Med School: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Naveed Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Indiana University School of Medicine2021
Detroit Medical Center2001

Residency

Detroit Medical Center1998

Internship

Detroit Medical Center1998

Medical School

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CenterGraduated in 2012
Rawalpindi Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Naveed Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Naveed Akhtar is affiliated with Hills & Dales General Hospital.
Where is Dr. Naveed Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Naveed Akhtar's office is located at 795 Poplar Rd Ste 400, Newnan, GA, 30265.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Naveed Akhtar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Naveed Akhtar here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Naveed Akhtar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Naveed Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Naveed Akhtar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Naveed Akhtar accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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