Akanksha Thakkar, M.D., specializes in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thakkar brings a wealth of expertise in advanced cardiovascular care, including minimally invasive interventions and cutting-edge diagnostic techniques. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India, before completing her residency in internal medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. She furthered her training by completing fellowships in cardiovascular medicine at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Texas, and interventional cardiology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Thakkar is double board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine, with additional certifications in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field.

Cardiovascular Medicine:

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas

Interventional Cardiology:

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital

Mumbai, India

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas

American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology

American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Medicine

National Board of Echocardiography: Echocardiography (ASCeXAM)

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology: Nuclear Cardiology

ADN- COTC, BSN- Ohio University, MSN- Ohio University

AANP certification