Summary

Dr. Tamer Akel is an internal medicine physician with 12 years of experience caring for patients with a wide range of adult health conditions. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Akel speaks English and is well-equipped to provide comprehensive primary care services.

Dr. Akel practices at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Saint Joseph's Wayne Medical Center, and Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital at University Medical Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions, including urgent cases requiring immediate attention. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as heart ultrasounds, stress testing, and specialized contrast imaging to evaluate heart function and help patients maintain optimal cardiovascular health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Staten Island University Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Tamer Akel

201 Highway 17Rutherford, NJ 07070

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Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Northwestern University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tamer Akel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • BCBS
  • Braven Health
  • Centivo
  • CHN
  • Cigna
  • FirstHealth
  • Horizon BCBS NJ
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • NJ Medicaid
  • Oxford
  • QualCare
  • Tricare
  • UHC
  • UMR
  • USFHP

Medical Specialties

Tamer Akel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Tamer Akel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Tamer Akel holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Staten Island University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Tamer Akel's NPI number is 1790165157.

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Tamer Akel speaks English.
Which hospitals is Tamer Akel affiliated with?
Tamer Akel is affiliated with Saint Josephs University Medical Center, Saint Josephs Wayne Medical Center, and Saint Josephs Childrens Hospital At University Medical Center.

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