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Dr. Mehmet Akay, MD

Dr. Mehmet Akay, MD

Transplant Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mehmet Akay, MD is a transplant surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE / ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTEOF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

6550 Fannin St Ste 1401 Houston, TX 77030

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(713) 441-5200

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Akay specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Akay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akay

3.0

2 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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About Me

biography

I pursue perfection, through simplicity, in my life and as the surgical director of Advanced Heart Failure at Houston Methodist Hospital. I am deeply committed to taking care of all of my patients.

  • Transplant Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Mysore / Adichunchanagiri Instituteof Medical Science

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates6550 Fannin St Ste 1401 Houston, TX 77030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 67
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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