Lee Akst, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
436.4 mi · 10803 Falls Rd, Pavilion III, Ste 2500, Timonium, MD 21093

At a glance

4.43 stars (1 review)
89% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine
Affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center
and Johns Hopkins Hospital

Patient review summary

4.43
Dr. Lee Akst is widely praised by his patients for his professionalism, thoroughness, and exceptional surgical skills. Many commend his ability to provide clear explanations, his attentive and supportive bedside manner, and his dedication to patient care. His expertise is particularly valued in managing complex conditions. While there are a few differing opinions, the overall feedback reflects a strong appreciation for his competence and the positive impact he has on his patients' well-being. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
430.4 mi · 10803 Falls Rd, Pavilion III, Ste 2500, Timonium, MD, 21093
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
436.4 mi · 601 N Caroline St, Fl 6, Baltimore, MD, 21287

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute Tonsillitis and Laryngitis
Acute Tonsillitis and Laryngitis

Other popular visit reasons

Deviated Septum
Ear Pain
Hearing Problems
Nasal Congestion
Ringing in Ears
Sinus Problems / Sinusitis
Snoring
Vertigo
Deviated Septum
Ear Pain
Hearing Problems
Nasal Congestion

More about Lee Akst, MD

Dr. Lee Akst is a licensed ear, nose, & throat (ENT) doctor and head and neck surgeon. He sees patients at Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center in Baltimore and Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville in Timonium, MD. Dr. Akst earned a medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Cleveland Clinic and fellowship in laryngology at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Dr. Akst is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO - NHS. He is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Education & experience

Education

Yale University School Of Medicine, Medical School, 1999
Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Residency

Affiliation

Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

License

MD State Medical License active through September 2026 #D70154

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Predictors of Posterior Glottic Stenosis: A Multi-Institutional Case-Control Study. Alexander T. Hillel, Selmin Karatayli-Ozgursoy, Idris Samad, Simon R. Best, Vinciya Pandian The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2016-03-01
Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Risk Factors for Tracheostomy Dependence and Dilation Interval Shekhar K. Gadkaree, Vinciya Pandian, Simon R. Best, Kevin M. Motz, Clint Allen Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017-02-01
Non-epithelial tumors of the larynx: a single institution review. Selmin Karatayli-Ozgursoy, Justin A. Bishop, Alexander T. Hillel, Lee M. Akst, Simon R. Best American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2016-05-01

Background

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1508840299

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