Ammar Al Akshar, MD
Cardiology, Interventional , Internal Medicine , Cardiovascular Disease
Locations
Methodist Cardiovascular Consultants - Celina
1530 S. Dallas Parkway
Suite 116
Celina,
TX
75009
About Ammar Al Akshar, MD
Ammar Al Akshar, MD, is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with board certifications in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He excels in the treatment of coronary artery disease and complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), with a strong focus on advanced revascularization strategies. He also specializes in preventive cardiology, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac imaging, including echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography.
Dr. Al Akshar earned his medical degree from the Misr University for Science and Technology: College of Medicine in 6th of October City, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey, followed by rigorous fellowship training in General and Interventional Cardiology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interventional cardiology, Dr. Al Akshar is an expert in intracoronary imaging and complex PCI techniques. These include chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions, bifurcation stenting, and high-risk percutaneous procedures such as atherectomies and mechanical left ventricular support. Additionally, he emphasizes preventive cardiology to reduce cardiovascular risk and optimize long-term heart health through tailored treatment plans and lifestyle interventions.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Al Akshar is passionate about medical education and mentorship. He actively engages in teaching events and training programs to enhance community health and provide quality care.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Al Akshar enjoys playing chess and spending quality time with his family, like taking road trips together. He also has a passion for hiking and exercise, embracing an active lifestyle that reflects his commitment to overall wellbeing.
Insurances Accepted
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- 90 Degree PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Whole Health Texas Health
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan HMO/PPO
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Marketplace Exchange
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance
- BCBS Blue Advantage HMO Marketplace Exchange
- BCBS Blue Choice PPO
- BCBS Blue Essentials HMO
- BCBS Blue Premier HMO
- BCBS Health Select POS
- BCBS High Performance PPO Network
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage PPO
- BCBS My Blue Health Marketplace Exchange
- Buc-ee's
- Christian Healthcare Ministries
- Cigna Connect Marketplace Exchange
- CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA Local+
- CIGNA OAP
- Cigna POS
- CIGNA PPO
- Coral Unity National Provider Network
- Employers Health Network
- EVRY Healthcare
- Healthcare Highways
- HealthSmart GEPO
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Humana Gold Plus Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Imperial Health Marketplace Exchange
- Medical Cost Containment Professionals
- MultiPlan Commercial PPO
- MultiPlan Medicare Advantage
- Parkland Medicaid
- ProCare Advantage
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Ambetter Essentials & Virtual Access Marketplace Plans
- Superior CHIP
- Superior Foster Care
- Superior STAR Medicaid
- Superior Star+Plus
- Tower Extrusions
- Traditional Medicaid-99 (outlying counties)
- Traditional Medicare-99 (outlying counties)
- Tricare West
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare PPO
- Velocity National Provider Network
- WellCare Medicare Advantage
- WellCare Medicare Advantage by Allwell
- WellMed Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- Wellpoint STAR Kids
- Wellpoint STAR Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Medicare