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Andrew Stephen Akman

Andrew Stephen Akman, MD, MBA

Interventional Radiology

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Andrew Stephen Akman

Background

Andrew Akman, MD, MBA a native of Washington, DC, currently practices at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Akman performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures. He has specific interest in complex IVC filter removals, interventional oncology, pulmonary embolism, and prostate artery embolization.

Dr. Akman is an expert in complex IVC filter retrieval and IVC filter related complications.  In addition to standard IVC filter retrievals, he removes devices that are severely tilted, embedded, or fractured, as well as those designated as permanent devices. He serves as an adviser to other physicians on complex techniques including laser sheath and forceps assisted retrieval.

Within interventional oncology, Dr. Akman performs thermal ablation of lung, liver, and kidney tumors.  He performs chemoembolization and radioembolization (Yttrium-90) on primary liver cancer and metastatic liver disease.

Dr. Akman also performs prostate artery embolization, an emerging minimally invasive technique for treating urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement.

Dr. Akman prides himself on building strong relationships with his patients and practicing patient-centered medicine. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Honors

  • Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor 2018 - present
  • Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor 2018 - present
  • Bethesda Magazine Top Doctor 2023 - present

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Ground FL, Washington, DC 20016
    • Suburban Hospital
      • 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Interventional Radiology, 2010

      Boston Medical Center

      Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, 2008

      Tufts University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD MBA, 2003

      Board Certifications

      Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology

      American Board of Radiology, 2017

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • Aetna
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)