Summary

Waheed Akhtar has practiced cardiology for 44 years and is affiliated with Wayne UNC Health Care. He treats chest wall pain and hypertension, and performs cardiac perfusion scans, contrast echocardiography, and electrocardiograms. He completed his residency at East Carolina University School of Medicine and sees patients in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 44 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • East Carolina University School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Location

Waheed Akhtar

2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300Goldsboro, NC 27534
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Waheed AkhtarDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. Franklin C Wefald, MDDr. Sachin Logani, MD
CardiologyCardiologyInternal MedicineCardiology
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3.1 
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44 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Goldsboro , NCCambridge , MASmithfield , NCGreenville , NC
Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Johns Hopkins Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Waheed Akhtar

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Cigna
  • Contigo Health
  • Humana
  • Liberty Advantage
  • MedCost
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Waheed Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Waheed Akhtar has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Waheed Akhtar holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at East Carolina University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1982.

NPI Number

Waheed Akhtar's NPI number is 1477530863.

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Which hospitals is Waheed Akhtar affiliated with?
Waheed Akhtar is affiliated with Wayne Unc Health Care.
What languages does Waheed Akhtar speak?
Waheed Akhtar speaks English.
Does Waheed Akhtar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Waheed Akhtar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Waheed Akhtar's office located?
Waheed Akhtar's office is located at 2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro, NC, 27534.

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