Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Yasir Akhtar's practice, where he treats atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, and critical limb ischemia, and performs peripheral artery angioplasty, sedation, and aortic angiogram procedures. He is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital and has practiced cardiology and interventional cardiology for 24 years.

Dr. Akhtar earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and sees patients in Maryville, Tennessee. He speaks Chinese and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Akhtar 4.59 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Aga Khan University Medical College
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Yasir Naeem Akhtar

907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Ste 162Maryville, TN 37804

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Maryville , TNKnoxville , TNMaryville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yasir Naeem Akhtar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • First Health Network
  • Healthy Connections
  • Healthy Connections Medicaid SC
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicaid
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • State Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare Medicare

Medical Specialties

Yasir Naeem Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yasir Naeem Akhtar has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College in 2002.

NPI Number

Yasir Naeem Akhtar's NPI number is 1013001098.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yasir Akhtar accepting new patients?
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Does Yasir Akhtar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Yasir Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Yasir Akhtar affiliated with?
Yasir Akhtar is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital.
What languages does Yasir Akhtar speak?
Yasir Akhtar speaks Chinese and Spanish.
Where is Yasir Akhtar's office located?
Yasir Akhtar's office is located at 907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Ste 162, Maryville, TN, 37804.

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