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Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD

Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Yasir Akhtar, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2725 Asbury Rd Ste 102 Knoxville, TN 37914

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akhtar specializes in the area of Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Akhtar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar

4.8

19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terry – Oct 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Brenda Cox – Mar 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gale Toftum – Jun 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Sullivan – May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Vicki M. in Knox, TN – Nov 12, 2018
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What went well
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What could be improved
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4 people found this helpful
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N Martin in Knox – Sep 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Cindy – Jan 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr Yasir Akhtar currently practices at TN Heart Clinic.

He moved to Knoxville in 2014 and has been practicing cardiology in east TN since. 

He specializes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement, peripheral...
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  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • University Of Virginia Health System

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Interventional Cardiology
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Punjabi

  • Urdu

Locations

Practice

Carol A. Akerman2725 Asbury Rd Ste 102 Knoxville, TN 37914
1

Practice

Office900 W Oak Hill Ave Ste 600 Knoxville, TN 37917
2
Baptist Health Corbin1 Trillium Way Corbin, KY 40701
3

Practice

Internal Medicine Assoicates at Emory7557B Dannaher Dr Ste 225 Powell, TN 37849
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr
    Powell, TN 37849
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital

    110 Hospital Dr
    Jefferson City, TN 37760

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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