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Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2003)

Professional interests include: hip problems, knee replacement, hip replacement, and more.

202 10th Street Se Pci Medical Pavilion 1
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 398-1545

Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C., St. Luke's Hospital and PHYSICIANS' CLINIC OF IOWA, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

202 10th Street Se Pci Medical Pavilion 1
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Some issues Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	76
doctor visit	197
hospital care	38
injections	76
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	10
nursing home care	12
reconstructive surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	33
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

aspiration	130
doctor visit	397
hospital care	35
injections	130
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	34

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	82
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

aspiration	226
doctor visit	504
hospital care	20
injections	226
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
reconstructive surgery	46

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	22
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	33
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

aspiration	203
doctor visit	615
injections	203
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
reconstructive surgery	54

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	269
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	11
doctor visit	739
injections	269
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	85

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	31
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	44
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	222
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
doctor visit	668
injections	222
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	65
reconstructive surgery	65

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	30
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	36
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	183
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	492
injections	183
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	83
reconstructive surgery	83

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	18
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	262
blood draw	145
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	74
CT scan	72
doctor visit	826
injections	262
joint surgery	127
lab tests	279
lower extremity surgery	127
musculoskeletal imaging	140
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	127
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	156

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA were lab tests, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

aspiration	196
blood draw	145
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	28
CT scan	72
doctor visit	555
hospital care	31
injections	196
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	63
lab tests	279
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	140
nursing home care	12
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	63
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	156

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	214
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	84
85 and over	27
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2003. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2003)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Omar H. Akhtar, MD, FAAOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C.

St. Luke's Hospital

PHYSICIANS' CLINIC OF IOWA, PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$341,633 Mako $320,370	TRIATHLON $8,244	ACCOLADE $5,316	TRIDENT $4,000	HIPS $1,314	Other $2,389
MEDACTA USA	$1,616 Hip $1,616
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$59 Persona $59
Abbott Laboratories	$44 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $44
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$36 Healicoil $36
Other	$138 Knee $29	ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $28	DJO SURGICAL $21	WATCHMAN $18	Cinch $15	Other $27

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$289,575
Travel and Lodging	$46,670
Food and Beverage	$7,111
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$170

Biography

Dr. Omar Akhtar is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. His areas of expertise include hip replacement, knee problems, and knee replacement. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, P.C., and St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Akhtar attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.