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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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter is a wonderful physician who takes the time to truly get to know her new patients. As a new patient myself, I feel so confident that I am in very capable hands with a physician who has the latest research and knowledge of both oncology and cardiology practices. I felt heard, and very comfortable with my initial meeting with her as well as with her recommendations for a change in medications. I am feel fortunate to be under her care.
August 25, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter took the time needed to review my past health history via my input and medical records going back many years. She was patient and thorough. I felt secure in her approach to helping me investigate my cardiac concerns. We put together a plan of action to gather the next pieces of information. I felt reassured by her professionalism and relaxed by her kind and friendly manner.
June 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe was very thorough, professional and expressed a genuine concern for my overall health and well being.Dr Akhter provided detailed information regarding my cardiac health and plan of care.I felt very confident and comfortable.
April 30, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter is so professional in a very kind way. She is so interested in how I am feeling. She also explains everything that is asked - explains in layman terms. Dr. Akhter makes you feel comfortable in any questions that might be asked. She is very intelligent.
April 17, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe had looked into my situation prior to my appointment, welcomed my many questions and provided specific and helpful respnses. I was welcomed and supported, leaving me with a solid sense of how to go forward.
February 11, 2023
5.0 star star star star starShe has been my cardiologist for some years and I think she is totally professional, interested in me a patient and directs my treatments with skill and thorough knowledge of the problems and possible solutions.
October 14, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Akhter is warm, intelligent, thorough, and patient. One suggestion would be for her (and all drs.) to briefly read through all my medical history several minutes before we actually meet thus refreshing her memory (and mine) - especially since it was a year ago since we last met. This would be more efficient than searching through all the info while I'm there. Otherwise, Dr. Akhter is a10!
Disclosures
Nausheen Akhter, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
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.