Nausheen Akhter, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Secondary Specialty

Cardio-Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Cardiac Oncology
Echocardiography
General Cardiology

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:: Indiana University School of Medicine - 2005
Fellowships:: 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 Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0

5.0

389 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

46 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

46 Reviews

April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. 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.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Took a lot of time explaining to me issues.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She's detailed and takes the time to listen and explain

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April 01, 2024

5.0

She is an excellent cardiologist. Very thorough,kind and attentive. She communicates heart and BP issues very well. I feel secure in her care.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Xk the medical attention with which he treated me

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March 25, 2024

5.0

As 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.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

I feel confident in her abilities. She has the best bedside manner and she is compassionate. THANK YOU.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

compassion competence caring

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Akhter is wonderful, could not be happier with her. I left another NW cardiologist because dr was doom and gloom and kept pushing medications that made me feel horrible.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personal.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She is dedicated in her work

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Very kind and professional.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She is empathetic, professional, provides explanations, and suggests varied ways to resolve problems. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr 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.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent Dr. Very good communication.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Akhter took the time to ask how I was doing, not just about my heart but my entire health. She really seems to care and doesn't rush you out.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Not rush

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January 13, 2024

5.0

She understands your story and she doesn't throw you in a box...

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Pleasant, knowledgeable, engaging

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She listens and explains everything thoroughly

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December 22, 2023

5.0

She is very thoughtful and thorough. Never stopped trying to figure my heart problems out.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Great communication skills. Explained my medical situation clearly.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

In 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!!

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Even when my pcp will not do what he should be doing, Dr. Ahkter has stepped in to facilitate my health issues and ensure that all that needs to be done, gets done!

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Akhter is brilliant in every way! She is a great communicator and very personable. Her sense of humor is spot on!

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December 12, 2023

5.0

More than recommend ... I would strongly encourage them!

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She inspires confidence.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

She is such an amazing doctor

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November 13, 2023

5.0

She 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.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Exceptional, caring, person The best!

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. 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.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and has a good understanding of my situation

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October 29, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Really felt she was interested in what I had to say.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable thorough empathetic

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October 25, 2023

5.0

She was very nice, explaining everything and made me feel everything will work out.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Polite very knowledgeable and carring

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manners, compassionate care, and explains everything.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

My Doctor communicate well with ability to listen with empathy and relay her medical opion in a positive manner.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Her calendar is very busy but her assistant is easy to get together with for appointments.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent communication skills

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October 11, 2023

5.0

I 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.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Professional compasionate easy to talk to.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Very through, friendly and helpful to patients. I feel like I am receiving good care when I see her.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

outstanding doctor

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September 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Akhter is an excellent doctor. Her professionalism is great and she's also personable.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I 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.

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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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