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Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD

Accepting New Patients

(779 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.

106 Irving Street Northwest Po Box North 3150
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-0275

Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD is a vascular surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC.

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3800 Reservoir Road NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center - 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

Address:

106 Irving Street Northwest Po Box North 3150
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"His risk is really quite low since he is on anti-coagulation" medication, said Dr. Cameron Akbari, a vascular surgeon at Washington Hospital Center.”—"Cheney to meet with Arab leaders, U.S. troops", NBC News, May 2007

“Dr. Cameron Akbari, a senior vascular surgeon at Washington Hospital Center in the District of Columbia, said Mr. Cheney's history of heart disease put him at only "a very slightly increased risk"...”—"Cheney Is Treated for a Blood Clot After Trip (Published 2007)", New York Times, March 2007

“Dr. Cameron Akbari, a senior vascular surgeon at Washington Hospital Center in the District of Columbia, said Cheney's history of heart disease put him at only "a very slightly increased risk" of...”—"Cheney treated for clot in left leg", Desert News, March 2007

abdominal imaging	10
angioplasty	47
doctor visit	648
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	78
pelvic imaging	10
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	250
vascular procedures	561

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	367
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	66
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	60
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	17
angioplasty	63
dialysis access procedures	15
doctor visit	748
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	102
neck surgery	12
pelvic imaging	17
stent placement (stenting)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	355
vascular procedures	904
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	379
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	102
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	18
angioplasty	84
dialysis access procedures	35
doctor visit	747
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	122
pelvic imaging	18
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	503
vascular procedures	1113
X-rays	20

**Gender**
Male	820
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	814
Hispanic	56
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	206
Less than 65	348

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	59
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	19
angioplasty	84
dialysis access procedures	37
doctor visit	682
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	109
pelvic imaging	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	436
vascular procedures	944
X-rays	24

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	392
Hispanic	35
Asian	20
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	85
Less than 65	159

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	30
angioplasty	107
dialysis access procedures	23
doctor visit	725
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	144
pelvic imaging	30
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	512
vascular procedures	1114

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	387
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	92
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	56
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	39
angioplasty	124
dialysis access procedures	23
doctor visit	687
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	140
pelvic imaging	39
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	525
vascular procedures	1064

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	390
Hispanic	34
Asian	26
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	104
Less than 65	149

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	31
angioplasty	65
dialysis access procedures	51
doctor visit	638
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	62
pelvic imaging	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	596
vascular procedures	970

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	389
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	94
Less than 65	151

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

abdominal imaging	35
angioplasty	88
dialysis access procedures	45
doctor visit	447
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	98
pelvic imaging	35
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	561
vascular procedures	961

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	383
Hispanic	17
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	70
Less than 65	143

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	59
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	98
angioplasty	216
dialysis access procedures	78
doctor visit	1182
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
minimally invasive procedures	226
pelvic imaging	98
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	1291
vascular procedures	2091

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Washington, DC were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and angioplasty.

abdominal imaging	33
angioplasty	97
dialysis access procedures	39
doctor visit	723
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	121
neck surgery	12
pelvic imaging	33
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	559
vascular procedures	1084
X-rays	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	350
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	275
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	216
85 and over	81
Less than 65	136
65 to 74	247

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 779 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cameron Akbari, MBA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-09