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Dr. Luke Akard, MD
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Dr. Luke Akard, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Luke Akard, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 71
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Luke Akard, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Indianapolis, IN.
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About Dr. Luke Akard, MD

Dr. Akard graduated from Indiana University / Bloomington. Dr. Luke Akard, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Indianapolis, IN and has 45 years experience. Dr. Akard currently practices at Indiana Blood & Marrow Transplantation and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Dr. Akard has experience treating conditions like Pancytopenia, Bleeding Disorders, Osteosarcoma, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Acute Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Acute Lymphoid Leukemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Akard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akard also speaks Arabic and German. Dr. Akard is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancytopenia
Bleeding Disorders
Osteosarcoma
Pancytopenia
Bleeding Disorders
Osteosarcoma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Acute Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Anemia
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Neutropenia
Graft vs Host Disease
Bone Marrow Transplant
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Coagulation Disorders
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Vitamin B Deficiency
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Hemochromatosis
Secondary Hypertension
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Hemophilia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Leukocytopenia
Lip Cancer
Long COVID Disorder
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mononucleosis
Myeloid Sarcoma
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Systemic Amyloidosis
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

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Nov 22, 2024
Saw Dr. Akard in consultation regarding new dx of CLL. The most thorough history and physical exam I had ever experienced. Intelligent, thoughtful and kind. I wish I lived closer to his office so he could be my primary oncologist. Highly recommend.
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)
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    Choice Care PPO
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    Options
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  • Choice
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    Open Choice
    Managed Choice (Open Access)
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync-IN
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Preferred Plus

Meet Dr. Luke Akard, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Luke Akard, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University / Bloomington in 1981. He specializes in Hematology & Oncology and Hematology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Indiana University / Bloomington
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Dr. Akard frequently treats the following conditions: Pancytopenia, Bleeding Disorders, Osteosarcoma, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Acute Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Acute Lymphoid Leukemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Luke Akard, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Yes, Dr. Luke Akard, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Akard has over 45 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Luke Akard, MD Practices

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN

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