MichaelLamontAikensMD
Cardiology • Opelika, ALAdult Congenital Heart Disease, Vascular Medicine, Cardiac Critical Care
Physician
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Office
107 the north 24th St
Opelika, AL 36801Phone+1 334-203-1232Fax+1 334-203-1269- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Michael Aikens is a cardiologist in Opelika, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including East Alabama Medical Center and Lake Martin Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, vascular medicine, and cardiac critical care and is experienced in general cardiology, mitral valve prolapse, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and critical care medicine. He has 8 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1999
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1995 - 2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 49 citationsPolyphenolics Increase t‐PA and u‐PA Gene Transcription in Cultured Human Endothelial CellsLaila H. Abou‐Agag, Michael L. Aikens, Edlue M. Tabengwa, Raymond L. Benza, Stephen R. Shows, Hernan E. Grenett, Francois M. Booyse> ;Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 2001 Feb 1
- 14 citationsEthanol‐Induced Up‐Regulation of Candidate Plasminogen Receptor Annexin II in Cultured Human Endothelial CellsEdlue M. Tabengwa, Laila H. Abou‐Agag, Raymond L. Benza, Jose A. Torres, Michael L. Aikens, Francois M. Booyse> ;Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 2000 Jun 1
- 30 citationsEthanol downregulates transcription of the PAI-1 gene in cultured human endothelial cells.Hernan E. Grenett, Michael L. Aikens, Edlue M. Tabengwa, Glenda C. Davis, Francois M. Booyse> ;Thrombosis Research. 2000 Feb 15
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Press Mentions
Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Alabama Vein Specialist, Veteran – Dr. Rodney SirkSeptember 12th, 2019- Center for Vein Restoration Joined by Acclaimed Cardiologist – Dr. Michael AikensOctober 4th, 2018
Hospital Affiliations
- East Alabama Medical CenterOpelika, Alabama
- Lake Martin Community HospitalDadeville, Alabama
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