Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD
Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a cardiologist in Allen, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Centennial and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1105 Central Expy N Ste 2230 Allen, TX 75013Compare with other Cardiologists
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| 5 Star | 89% | 89% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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Dr. Saleem Akbar, MD is a cardiologist in Allen, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott and White Medical Center...read moreCardiology
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Dow Medical College Karachi
Medical School, 1989
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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