Khawaja Hassan Akhtar, M.D., is an interventional cardiologist at the INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, specializing in minimally invasive treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Akhtar completed his training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), where he was selected to serve as Chief Cardiology Fellow. He also completed his internal medicine residency at OUHSC, where he was named the Best Graduating Resident.
He earned his medical degree with top honors from King Edward Medical University, and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association. His commitment to excellence and compassion has been recognized with the Lloyd and Ruth Rader Award from OUHSC, one of the institution's highest honors, as well as induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
He is actively involved in clinical research and medical education, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and research awards. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Comprehensive Echocardiography. His clinical interests include complex coronary interventions, mechanical circulatory support, preventive cardiology and peripheral arterial disease.
Dr. Akhtar is committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care and building strong, trusting relationships with his patients. He looks forward to serving patients at the INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital at Southwest Medical Center.
"I am committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered and evidence-based cardiovascular care. I believe in listening to each patient's concerns, understanding their goals and developing personalized treatment plans guided by the latest medical evidence. Through open communication and shared decision-making, I strive to build lasting relationships and help patients achieve the best possible cardiovascular health."
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