Naeem Akhtar

Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Gastroenterology department at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. His research focuses on surgical outcomes for esophageal cancer patients, particularly comparing minimally invasive and open esophagectomy procedures.

• Specializes in: Esophagectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Esophageal Neoplasms
• Research Themes: Postoperative Complications, Prognosis, Global Health Studies

His 2020 publication in Thoracic Cancer represents a key contribution to evaluating short-term outcomes of esophagectomy techniques. Network analyses highlight collaborations with peers in surgical oncology and international clinical research.

Professional Networks:

• Co-authors: Johnny Wang, Brandon Woodbury, Hagop Afarian
• Similar Researchers: Ninh Nguyen (UCI), Praveen Mummaneni (UCSF), Peyman Benharash (UCLA)