Summary

Dr. Salma Akter is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has been caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions for 18 years. She earned her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Akter practices at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, New York, and also sees patients at Twin County Cardiology in Catskill, New York. She specializes in treating coronary artery disease, high cholesterol in children and teens, and hyperlipidemia. Her expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 18 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Salma Akter has 2 locations

Columbia Memorial Hospital

71 Prospect AveHudson, NY 12534

Twin County Cardiology Catskill

159 JEFFERSON HTS STE 201CATSKILL, NY 12414
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.3 
4.5 
4.3 
18 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
Hudson , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Salma Akter

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Salma Akter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Salma Akter has the following area of expertise

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Salma Akter holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Akter's NPI number is 1205097904.

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Dr. Salma Akter is affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital.
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