Summary

Dr Akhter graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He works in Greenville, NC and 1 other location and specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery and Surgery. Dr Akhter is affiliated with Ecu Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Michigan Medicine
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr Shahab A. Akhter has 2 locations

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

115 Heart DrGreenville, NC 27834
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

ECU Health Medical Center

2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Cardiovascular SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.4 
6 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Greenville , NCHershey , PAGreenville , NCGreenville , NC
Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Shahab A. Akhter

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr Shahab A. Akhter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Shahab A. Akhter has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Brain Death
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr Shahab A. Akhter holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina. They are board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Thoracic and Cardiac 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 North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Michigan Medicine.

Residency

Completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

NPI Number

Dr Akhter's NPI number is 1114998044.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr Shahab Akhter speak?
Dr Shahab Akhter speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr Shahab Akhter?
You can find contact information for Dr Shahab Akhter here on Vitals.
Does Dr Shahab Akhter accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr Shahab Akhter has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr Shahab Akhter's office located?
Dr Shahab Akhter's office is located at 115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC, 27834.
Which hospitals is Dr Shahab Akhter affiliated with?
Dr Shahab Akhter is affiliated with Ecu Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital.

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