Dr. Akira Nishikawa, MD
Dr. Akira Nishikawa, MD is a cardiologist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nishikawa has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from Keio University, School Of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Houston Healthcare West and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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6400 Fannin St Houston, TX 77030Compare with other Cardiologists
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| 4 Star | 13% | 13% |
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| 2 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Dr. Akira Nishikawa, MD is a cardiologist in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nishikawa has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures....read moreCardiology
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Kans University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1984Kans University Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1982University Of Kansas Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1980Keio University, School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977
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- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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