Mohammed Waseem Akhter MD FACC
Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine
Director Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
4660 S Hagadorn RdSte 600East Lansing, MI 48823
Fax+1 517-884-8600
Overview of Dr. Akhter
Dr. Mohammed Akhter, located in Danville, Virginia, is a cardiologist specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, and Vascular Medicine. He completed his medical education and residencies at the University of Southern California, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. His vast experience includes cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral vascular disease, cardiac critical care, and peripheral endovascular interventional cardiology. Dr. Akhter has made significant contributions to the medical field through his various publications in reputed journals. He has received the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Fellow (FACC) from the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterFellowship, Peripheral Vascular, 2008 - 2009
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2007 - 2008
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2004 - 2007- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
King Edward Medical UniversityClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
MI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
VA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2008 - 2022
NY State Medical License 2007 - 2022
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease- American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsSame day discharge following non-elective PCI for non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes.Essa Hariri, Ibrahim Kassas, Mazen Al Hammoud, Barinder Hansra, Mohammed W Akhter
American Heart Journal. 2022-04-01 - 4 citationsTrends, predictors, and outcomes associated with 30-day hospital readmissions after percutaneous coronary intervention in a high-volume center predominantly using radi...Essa Hariri, Barinder Hansra, Kurt G. Barringhaus, Deeqo Mohamud, Craig S. Smith
Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine. 2020-05-22 - 1 citationsOrbital Atherectomy for Calcific Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Safety and Feasibility Study.Ibrahim Kassas, Ahmed Nagy, Alvaro Alonso, Mohammed Akhter, Craig S. Smith
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2019-07-01
Press Mentions
Sovah Health Adds Interventional CardiologistFebruary 19th, 2025- Michigan State Opens New Cardiovascular Health Center MondayJune 6th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOFirst Health PPO
Harvard Pilgrim HMO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Tufts Health Plan PPO
UniCare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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