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Akash Patel, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist

Gender: Male
Experience: 15 years

About Akash Patel, MD

Akash Patel, MD is a pediatric cardiologist, adult congenital heart disease doctor, and pediatrician. Dr. Akash Patel has 15 years of experience in pediatric cardiology.

Education

Akash Patel, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Akash Patel, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since October 28, 2008, and his NPI number is 1730332495. Dr. Patel certified his NPI information on 11/07/2021.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Akash Patel, please call (415) 476-1000.

Pediatric Cardiologist

Dr. Akash Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Francisco, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing childhood diseases of the heart and blood vessels. As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Akash Patel, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and heart muscle defects. Pediatric Cardiology is a specialty of childhood medicine that deals with children's disorders of the heart as well as parts of the circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatric Cardiologists include arrhythmia, congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension, as well as fetal cardiac conditions. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Cardiologists include diagnostic imaging, intensive cardiac care, cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, exercise stress tests, preventative cardiology care, and heart transplantation.

A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.

Pediatric Cardiologists in San Francisco, CA

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctor

Dr. Akash Patel is an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctor in San Francisco, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating congenital heart disease in adults. As an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctor, Akash Patel, MD performs tests and procedures to detect and resolve cardiovascular dysfunctions. Adult Congenital Heart Disease Medicine is both invasive and non-invasive treatment of heart diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctors include pulmonary atresia, Eisenmenger syndrome, and ventricular septal defect. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctors include imaging tests, ECG, prescription medication, and open-heart surgery.

A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Doctors in San Francisco, CA

Pediatrician

Dr. Akash Patel is a Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Akash Patel, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Pediatricians in San Francisco, CA

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