Nausheen Akhter, MD
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Practice Focus Areas
- Cardiac Oncology
- Echocardiography
- General Cardiology
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2002
- Residency:
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Indiana University School of Medicine - 2005
- Fellowships:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2008
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Urdu
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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348 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 16, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter seems to have a mastery of various and differing cardiology problems, and she knows how to apply that knowledge to my individual case. A good combination of science, common sense, and personal concern. She's a winner.
March 25, 2024
5.0 star star star star starAs I have already noted, she is an exceptional physician in every way--especially in how she conveys the rationales for her conclusions. And she listens carefully, remembering and relating multiple issues in discussions about her recommendations. Dr. Akhter is welcoming and invites questions.
January 31, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr Akhter is incredibly competent and knowledgeable in her field of expertise. Aside from being a gifted clinician she is kind and caring. She is a very busy MD but when she is with you she never appears in a hurry or distracted. She explains things thoroughly and in a way that easy to understand. I always feel seen, heard, and included in plan of care during my visits.
December 18, 2023
5.0 star star star star starIn the last eighteen months I have met more doctors and nurses than I had encountered in my entire life. For me, the worst thing a doctor can do is treat you like a number. That is the exact opposite of the way Dr. Akhter treats me. Obviously all doctors want to do whatever they can to keep you in as much good health as possible but Dr. Akhter takes it to a stratospheric level. Medically she moves at a rapid pace so I am recovering as quick as possible. She's GREAT!!
November 13, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe spent a good amount of time going over all the test results sent and all the medication’s and asked all kinds of questions and discussed what could be done and what would make him feel better make sure to exercise and eat right. she was completely thorough was not rushed. She’s an amazing doctor.
November 13, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter is the epitome of a TOP TIER professional. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, thorough and she actually listens unlike some physicians. She tries to make the right decisions concerning my health care.
October 11, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI have been seeing Dr. Nausheen Akhter for over 5 years and she saved my life. Each and every visit is a pleasant visit with her. She is so attentive and really cares She listens and always responds. Dr.Akhter is the best.
September 12, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI left another Dr in the practice because they were to aggressive proscribing medications for me. They did not seem concerned with the problems these medications were causing me. They did listen but kept pushing more medications regardless of the side affects they caused. Dr Akhter listens to the patient and there ALL there concerns. Totally different approach to my cardiac health.
Disclosures
Nausheen Akhter, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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