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Dr. Mark Akins, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Mark Akins, MD
4.2 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Akins, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Murfreesboro, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Mark Akins, MD works in Murfreesboro, TN as a General Surgeon and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Emory University in 1989. Dr. Akins completed a residency at Emory University Hospital|University of Tennessee|University of Tennessee / Memphis / College of Medicine & Surgery. At present, Dr. Akins has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. They are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Akins practices at Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Rutherford Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Rutherford Surgery
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 410, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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4.2
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4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Jul 07, 2024
I recently had my gallbladder removed, and was recommended by my sister, who was given care by Dr. Akins the previous year for the same procedure. He and his staff were very friendly and gave me great explanation on my condition and the process as this was my first surgery.
Prentice — Jul 07, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Hospital|University of Tennessee|University of Tennessee / Memphis / College of Medicine & Surgery
    1995
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mark Akins, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Akins accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akins accepts here.

Dr. Akins has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 47 times.

Dr. Akins is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Akins has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 35 years.

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