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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.

1 Innovation Drive
Worcester, MA 01605

(508) 793-6100

Dr. Ali Akalin, MD is a cytopathologist in Worcester, MA specializing in cytopathology. He graduated from Ankara University in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Ali Akalin, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health and UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Innovation Drive
Worcester, MA 01605

Address:

55 Lake Avenue N Department of Pathology
Worcester, MA 01655

Address:

60 Hospital Road
Leominster, MA 01453

Some issues Dr. Ali Akalin, MD can help you with:

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.

consultation	55
cytology	67
lab tests	477

**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

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

cytology	50
lab tests	201

**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

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

consultation	50
cytology	85
lab tests	127

**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

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

consultation	65
cytology	136
lab tests	118

**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

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

consultation	23
cytology	92
lab tests	175

**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

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

consultation	66
cytology	134
lab tests	353

**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

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

consultation	48
cytology	205
lab tests	319

**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

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

cytology	215
lab tests	299

**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

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

consultation	40
cytology	288
lab tests	673

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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	49
cytology	141
lab tests	306

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	432
Hispanic	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	41
Less than 65	117
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Akalin, MD From 2013 - 2021

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	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	21
Dementia	8

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 Pathology/Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology/Cytopathology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Ankara University (1992)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Pathology/Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology/Cytopathology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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