Nausheen Akhter, MD

Nausheen Akhter, MD

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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Secondary Specialty

  • Cardio-Oncology

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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

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5.0
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441 Ratings

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31 Reviews

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31 Reviews

April 21, 2025

5.0

Oh, I guess I answered this question above because I only talked about Dr Akhter. I actually don't know a thing about any of the other cardiologists so my recommendation would only be for Dr Akhter.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent communicator. Very friendly person. Very,very knowledgeable. I feel lucky to be in her care.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She is a great specialist. She is caring and knowledgeable and has a very personable approach. I love ti be under her care fir my heart related concerns.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Kind,thoughtful and very knowledgeable. I appreciate that very much.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Akhter is an excellent cardiologist.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Very patient. Explains everything well.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

As above, she carefully reviews history and provides thoughtful plans for next steps.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Akhter does not just provide just Cardiology expertise, but she treats the entire patient. She is concerned about not just the things affecting the heart but how you as a patient is feeling, functioning and provides amazing insight every visit.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I like how she talks directly at you discusses my concerns

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February 18, 2025

5.0

My doctor is very knowledgeable, was very kind and spent time with me anwsering my concerns & questions.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

I just met Dr Akhter for the first time. She and her staff were outstanding. I got a strong sense of her knowledge and understanding of my situation. She spent a big portion of the appointment listening to me and making me feel heard. She was very positive and personable. I feel I'm in safe hands.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Pleasant knowledgeable and very caring

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January 25, 2025

5.0

You don't often find doctors with such specific expertise who listen to you and are generally concerned about you as an individual.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Akhter is amazing. She is so kind and takes her time to really understand her patients. She truly cares about her patients. I have peace of mind knowing she is providing me with the best possible care.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Akhter is wonderful, thorough, patience and carrying. She is the best doctor that I've ever been too. Grateful for her and her whole team!

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough, excellent services, listened all questions and answered very nicely, world class doctor, excellent experience

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Akhter is kind and patient and a good listener.

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December 21, 2024

5.0

I trust her. In addition to her knowledge and experience, she has a great bedside manner. She is an excellent listener, takes the time needed to answer all questions and explain in an easily understood way.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

The process of checking in was good

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Akhter was very easy to talk to, answered my questions, explained everything for me to understand and was caring and concerned and very knowledgeable too.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

See the above response. She is the BEST!

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Good listener very caring and professional

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November 19, 2024

5.0

She is very caring and knowledgeable

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Experienced clinician !

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable Excellent communication - shares information & listens to my concerns Embraces a true partnership in my healthcare plan, kind & respectful

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October 30, 2024

5.0

I love Dr. Akhter. She is kind, sweet, thorough and takes her time to explain everything to me .

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October 30, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen carefully to patient, and to understand needs of patient. She helps me in the venture to get well

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Very detailed

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Professional Caring Knowledgeable

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Superbly competent and extraordinarily compassionate

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • ZOLL Medical Corporation

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