Akbar Khan
Borrv Concepts is unwavering in its commitment to being a catalyst for change. Guided by Daniel’s personal experiences and a shared team passion for improvement, the company combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered compassion to revolutionize dialysis practices.
With a vision to redefine excellence in medical training, Borrv Concepts is creating a future where every dialysis cannulation procedure is performed with precision, confidence, and care — delivering hope to millions of patients worldwide.
Akbar Khan
About Akbar Khan
Nephrology Fellow at Indiana University School of Medicine, recognized for exceptional teamwork, patient care, & proficiency in high-pressure clinical environments. Demonstrates exemplary communication & presentation skills, with fluency in Spanish, enhancing patientcentric care.
Post-Graduate Medical Education
Nephrology Fellowship, Indiana University
2023-2025
Co-Chief Fellow 2024-2025
Internal Medicine Residency, San Juan City Hospital, Puerto Rico
2020 – 2023
General Medicine Internship (Non-ACGME), HIMA Hospital San Pablo, Puerto Rico
2018 – 2019
Medical Education
UNIBE School of Medicine, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2007 – 2012
Undergraduate Education
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), Pre-Medical Sciences
2006 – 2007
University of California Riverside, International Relations & Political Science
2004 – 2006
Licenses & Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Indiana State Medical License
- Puerto Rico Medical License
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
- El Colegio de Médicos-Cirujanos de Puerto Rico
- Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists
Clinical Experience
- General Physician, Doctor’s Center Hospital & Hospitals HIMA San Pablo, Puerto Rico, 2019-2020
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, Howard University Hospital, 2016-2018
- Clinical Extern/Medical Scribe, Hanson Medical Group, 2013-2015.
Publications
Awan, A., Khan, A., Iftikhar, H. (2017, July 11). Supraventricular Tachycardia and Tricuspid Regurgitation in the Setting of Misplaced Implantable Port Catheter Tip. A Case Report https://www.cureus.com/articles/7916- supraventricular-tachycardia-and-tricuspid-regurgitation-in-the-setting-of-misplaced-implantable-port-cathetertip Publication status: Published.
Awan, A., Tiruneh, F., Khan, A. (2017, July 06). Acute Pericarditis: Descriptive Study and Etiology Determination in a Predominantly African American Population. https://www.cureus.com/articles/8005-acutepericarditis-descriptive-study-and-etiology-determination-in-a-predominantly-african-american-population Publication status: Published.
Khan, A., Kirby, G., Can COVID-19 Vaccination Be the Culprit for New-Onset Crescentic Glomerulonephritis? The Correlation vs. Causation Conundrum. J Am Soc Nephrol 32, 2021: Page341.
Oral Presentations
Khan, A., Kaur, S. (May 2024) The NIT (NephMadness Invitational Tournament) Trainee Competition: Debate 1- Steroidal MRA in Kidney Disease. National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting. May 14 – 18, 2024 at Long Beach, California.
Poster Presentations
Khan, A. (February 2024) Acute Hand Ischemia due to Brachial Artery Compression by a Brachial Vein Stent Graft Placed to Salvage a Recurrently Thrombotic Brachio-Brachial Forearm Arteriovenous Loop Graft. Poster Presented at American Society of Diagnostic Interventional Nephrology 20th Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Khan, A., Kirby, G., (November 2022) Can COVID-19 Vaccination Be the Culprit for New-Onset Crescentic Glomerulonephritis? The Correlation vs. Causation Conundrum. Poster presented at the American Society of Nephrology Annual Conference 2022 Orlando, Florida.
Khan, A., Cedeno, C., (April 2022) Identifying Barriers to Vaccination in Puerto Rico during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy. Poster presented at the Puerto Rico Public Health Summit 2022- Advancing Public Health in Puerto Rico: Creating Healthy Communities.
Khan, A., Cedeno, C., (October 2021) Acute Renal Hepatitis. This Makes No Sense! Poster presented at the American College of Physicians Puerto Rico Chapter Annual Meeting 2021 La Concha Renaissance Resort in San Juan
Cedeno, C., Khan, A., (October 2020) An Unexpected Migration or A Dormant Behaved Neoplasm. Poster presented at the American College of Physicians Puerto Rico Chapter Annual Meeting 2020 La Concha Renaissance Resort in San Juan
Cabrera, N., Khan, A., Pastor, P., (October 2019). Are TB Initial Screening Tests Reliable? A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation of TB in Immunocompetent Patient. Poster presented at the American College of Physicians Puerto Rico Chapter Annual Meeting 2019 La Concha Renaissance Resort in San Juan
Khan, A., (April 2019). First Place Award Recognition – Hennekam Syndrome: First Reported Case in Puerto Rico. Poster presented at: 62nd Annual Congress of Puerto Rico Academy of Family Physicians- Influences of Primary Care in Public Health; San Juan, PR, USA.
Languages
- English (Native)
- Spanish (Fluent)