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Salman Akhtar, MD, Cardiology, Las Vegas, NV, MountainView Hospital

SalmanAkhtarMDFACC, FSCAI

Cardiology Las Vegas, NV

Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Salman Akhtar is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist who specializes in the treatment of coronary heart disease. He has special interest in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and the treatment of peripheral venous disease. He has worked extensively in managing heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
    His core philosophy is to empower his patients by helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. He believes that doctor-patient interaction deserves ample time, not only for a comprehensive medical exam but also to address the concerns of his patients.

Education & Training

  • Baylor University Medical Center
    Baylor University Medical CenterFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1994 - 1997
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • Harbor UCLA
    Harbor UCLAResearch Fellowship, Nephrology , 1990 - 1991
  • Allama Iqbal Medical College
    Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2011
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1995 - 1998
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi

Hospital Affiliations