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Dr. Ali Akalin, MD

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Specializes in: Cytopathology
Ankara University (1992)
Professional interests include: liver disease, gynecologic pathology, cytology, and more.
60 Hospital Road
Leominster, MA 01453

Dr. Ali Akalin, MD is a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA specializing in cytopathology. He graduated from Ankara University in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Ali Akalin, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health and UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

UMass Memorial Health

1 Innovation Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 793-6100
(508) 793-6110
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55 Lake Avenue N Department of Pathology
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 793-6100
(508) 793-6110
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UMass Memorial Health

60 Hospital Road
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 466-2860
(978) 466-2889
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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intraoperative pathology consultation
lab tests

In 2013, Dr. Ali Akalin, MD performed more intraoperative pathology consultation, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2013 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 56
cytology 68
lab tests 482

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 275
Female 337
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 533
Black 19
Hispanic 41
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 257
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 41
Less than 65 173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 36
Dementia 6
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2014 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 51
lab tests 206

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 270
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 447
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 48
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2015 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 51
cytology 86
lab tests 132

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 472
Female 572
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 922
Black 24
Hispanic 60
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 440
From 75 to 84 268
85 and over 82
Less than 65 254

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2016 were cytology, lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 66
cytology 137
lab tests 123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 298
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 463
Black 16
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 37
Less than 65 128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2017 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 24
cytology 93
lab tests 180

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 225
Female 278
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 431
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 41
Less than 65 123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2018 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 67
cytology 135
lab tests 358

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 235
Female 272
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 445
Black 0
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 213
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 55
Less than 65 97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2019 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 49
cytology 206
lab tests 324

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 359
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 500
Black 17
Hispanic 43
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 248
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 52
Less than 65 135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 32
Dementia 14
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 216
lab tests 304

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 325
Female 334
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 582
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 192
85 and over 55
Less than 65 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2021 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 192
lab tests 304

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 318
Female 407
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 615
Black 0
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 314
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 64
Less than 65 165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2022 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 41
cytology 97
lab tests 374

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 321
Female 422
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 633
Black 17
Hispanic 64
Asian 16
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 326
From 75 to 84 219
85 and over 63
Less than 65 135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA during 2023 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation 91
cytology 67
lab tests 620

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 509
Female 519
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 887
Black 27
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 35
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 453
From 75 to 84 313
85 and over 79
Less than 65 183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated as a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

consultation 55
cytology 122
lab tests 309

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD.

Gender
Male 306
Female 369
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 587
Hispanic 45
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 12
Age
75 to 84 180
85 and over 56
Less than 65 150
65 to 74 289

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Akalin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Dementia 10
Cancer 28

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Akalin, MD graduated from Ankara University in 1992. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pathology/Cytopathology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Ankara University (1992)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pathology/Cytopathology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Akalin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital
UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Health
UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $230 IMFINZI
$86 		LYNPARZA
$83 		TAGRISSO
$60
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $230

Biography

Dr. Ali Akalin specializes in cytopathology. Dr. Akalin's areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), cytology, and fine needle aspiration (FNA). He attended Ankara University and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He speaks Turkish. Dr. Akalin's professional affiliations include UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center.

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