North Star Health Alliance and Carthage Area Hospital Welcome Dr. Timi Akins, Nephrologist, to Carthage and Ogdensburg

Carthage, NY – [Sept, 24th, 2024] – The North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) and Carthage Area Hospital (CAH) are excited to announce that Dr. Timi Akins, a board-certified nephrologist, is now seeing patients in Carthage and at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, NY. He is currently accepting new patient referrals at both locations, bringing specialized kidney care services to Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis Counties.

Dr. Akins is a highly skilled nephrologist who earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Clinical Nephrology at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical interests include value-based chronic kidney disease management, glomerulonephritis, home-based dialysis treatment, and kidney transplant management.

Timi Akins, M.D.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Akins join our medical team,” said Rich Duvall, President and CEO of North Star Health Alliance, Carthage Area Hospital, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. “His expertise in nephrology and patient-centered approach to care will bring much-needed services to Jefferson County, ensuring our patients have access to high-quality kidney care close to home.”

Dr. Akins’ practice philosophy is rooted in preventive care and patient education. He believes in empowering his patients through knowledge and a strong partnership. Inspired by the words of Thomas Edison, Dr. Akins shared, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. My practice is committed to a patient-centered approach to healthcare, and I aim to cultivate a therapeutic partnership with my patients, guiding them towards healthier, more fulfilling lives.”

As a coalition dedicated to keeping healthcare local and maintaining quality-driven, patient-centered care across the North Country, North Star Health Alliance, alongside its members—Carthage Area Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, North Country Orthopaedic Group, and Meadowbrook Terrace—continues to prioritize the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Dr. Akins’ Carthage office is located at 22075 Constitution Drive, adjacent to the Walk-In Clinic. He will be available in Carthage on Mondays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To schedule an appointment or for referral inquiries, please contact the office at (315) 519-5761. Fax referrals can be sent to (866) 506-5573.

Dr. Akins' Ogdensburg office is located at 3 Lyon Place, Suite 200. He is available for appointments in Ogdensburg on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To schedule an appointment or for referral inquiries, please contact the office at (315) 394-7542. Fax referrals can be sent to (866) 506-5573.

For further inquiries, please contact Jessica Bowline. 

Respectfully,

Jessica Bowline

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

North Star Health Alliance

P: 315-544-0575

[email protected]

About Carthage Area Hospital:

Carthage Area Hospital (CAH) was established as a not-for-profit rural community hospital in 1965. It operates today as a fully accredited 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, serving approximately 83,000 residents in Jefferson, northern Lewis and southern St. Lawrence counties. With additional regional healthcare centers located in Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, Waddington, Hammond, Canton, and Madrid, as well as the Walk-in Clinic and School-Based Clinics, CAH ensures all residents have convenient access to necessary services, alleviating the need for costly travel. 

About Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center:

Established in 1855, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC) holds the distinction of being the inaugural hospital in the North Country. The hospital operates as a not-for-profit, private community hospital, and regional referral center, certified for 115 beds, ensuring that the approximately 40,000 inhabitants of Ogdensburg, NY, and the adjacent communities receive the crucial services they require in close proximity to their homes. Claxton-Hepburn is distinguished by its specialized centers in cancer, renal, and wound-healing care, as well as comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health care, emergency medicine, maternity care, pulmonary care, and diabetes education.