OB-GYN
12200 Renfert Way
Ste. 100
Austin, TX
Top reviews
I love Dr. Phillips. He has great energy. He delivered my third baby and then I went to him 7 months postpartum to have surgery for a prolapse issue. I came away from surgery with wonderful results! I couldn't be happier with my cShow morehoice to be a patient of Dr. Phillips. When it came to delivering my third baby, Dr. Phillips asked me about my plans for pain management during labor. It was the first time I had a care provider ask me about my plans and expectations. When I shared with him how I wanted an epidural, but I did not like how past epidurals left me so numb I can't feel my legs and get leverage to push. He said....and it was so simple..."just tell the anesthesiologist your concerns and they can give you a lighter epidural." I had no idea this was a request I could make. I had no idea I could go "lighter" on my epidural. It was great. I did as Dr. Phillips said and the anesthesiologist was more than happy to help me out. He gave me a lighter epidural that took the edge off the pain, but allowed me to feel the urge to push and use my legs to gain leverage. Great experiences all around. I also love the staff at AAOBGYN as well as St. David's North. The nurses are amazing!
I loved Dr. Aguirre and his staff. They are wonderful! He is a great doctor. Really nice and super friendly. :) I am so glad I had him as my ob/gyn. He is very knowledgeable and understanding. He did a great job on my repeat c-secShow moretion and he came to visit me at the hospital every day that I was there. Avery is also super nice and an awesome assistant. She always greeted me and my older daughter with a smile and asked about my day. They made sure I was always comfortable. Dr. Aguirre's nurse Anna is also wonderful. She is super nice and would call me once in a while to check up on me. She always did a very good job explaining my lab results and made me feel comfortable about everything. Anything I needed I would call her and she always made sure to get back with me as soon as possible. They made me feel like they really cared about me and they did an amazing job helping me get through my pregnancy. Overall, I had a very good experience and I will miss coming in. If I ever have another baby I will make sure to have Dr. Aguirre again as my doctor. :) He is the best ob/gyn and I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to have a great doctor.
Dr. Mark Akin began his private OB/GYN practice in 1983 working with Dr. Harold Brumley and Dr. Vernon Elledge, two of Austin’s most respected obstetrician/gynecologists. Dr. Akin quickly absorbed these physicians’ time-honored philosophy of quality care and respect for their patients. He has subsequently nurtured this group’s growth with newer talented physicians, and is now the current President of a group of 11 physicians, known as Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility.
A native of Wichita Falls, Texas, he attended the University of Texas in Austin on a 4-year football scholarship with Coach Darrell Royal, and received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees with highest honors in Environmental Health Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, respectively. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine in Dallas in the top ten percent of his class (Alpha Omega Alpha). He completed his 4-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas in 1983, and he was given the award of Outstanding Resident by the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1985.
Dr. Akin has been a true physician leader in the field of Obstetrics and gynecology for over 35 years. While Chief of the OB GYN section at Seton Medical Center, he helped lead a Perinatal Safety Group that reduced preventable birth injuries to zero, and was ultimately awarded in 2007 the National Codman Award. He was one of the first physicians in Texas performing ExAblate, a non-invasive treatment for uterine fibroids with MRgFUS, and has continued innovative medical and surgical treatments for uterine fibroids. He was the first surgeon in the US to perform Adiana female in-office sterilizations, and the first surgeon in Central Texas to perform single umbilical incision laparoscopic hysterectomies.
In 2005, Dr. Akin convinced his partners that they could improve upon Women’s Health Care in Austin. Using his engineering background combined with his medical training, Dr. Akin literally helped draw the plans for the St. David’s North Austin Women’s Center of Texas, which is now one of the largest and most prestigious Women’s Centers in the Country. Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology & Fertility moved into this new facility in 2009, and since that time the facility has become Austin’s undisputed leader in Women’s Health Care. This center now delivers 7,000 babies a year, over 25% of all deliveries in Austin. The Women’s Center has 24-7 coverage with obstetrical hospitalists and 6 maternal fetal medicine specialists, a 24 bed antepartum unit with intensive care for pregnant women, and a 60 bed neonatal intensive care unit. Dr. Akin more recently helped design a new day surgery center in the Women’s Center, which is exclusively for advanced women’s surgeries including gynecologic, urologic and infertility procedures. His large generalized practice offers a broad base of women’s health care including fertility treatment, high risk pregnancy management, well-woman care, pelvic surgery, urinary incontinence, and post-menopausal bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. He works patiently with women using the most current lab tests, whether it is evaluating pregnancy with genetic sequencing or evaluation of hormone effectiveness via sophisticated bio-markers and urinary metabolites.
Although Dr. Akin is an OB/GYN, primarily treating female patients, he has also been able to improve his patients' sexual life by offering treatment to their male partners suffering from erectile dysfunction. The trust of his patients and the familiarity of the office and the staff provides a comfortable environment for his female patients to assist their male partners in seeking treatment in a guilt free, completely confidential setting. Please visit https://www.atxshockwave.com/ for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Akin has worked with many attorney practices throughout the United States as an expert medical witness rendering opinions, depositions and trial testimony for both defendants and plaintiffs. He was the testifying physician for the first federal case involving EMTALA, a law which guarantees patients emergency access to medical care regardless of financial status. In the Spring of 2017, he testified before the Texas House and Senate Subcommittees to promote a new bill requiring all insurance companies to provide coverage for 3-D mammography as a part of routine annual exams for women. Since then, Governor Abbot has signed the new bill into law, which went into effect January 1, 2018. He has also opined on obstetrical and gynecologic malpractice lawsuits, using accepted standards of care to base his opinions. He has used this vast experience with complicated cases to help educate other physicians and nurses in the Women’s Center, and to advance the quality of care provided to women.
Dr. Akin has participated in over 100 FDA Clinical Trials during his career including the HPV Vaccine development study, breast cancer, oral contraceptive pills, acne, osteoporosis, fetal fibronectin, hormone replacement, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, urinary incontinence, arteriosclerosis and statin drugs. Among those trials completed, many new drugs and diagnostic tests have become a part of routine treatments for women. Most recently, he was the principle investigator of a study using the new Dysis colposcope, a new sophisticated computerized method of diagnosing cervical cancer. Dr. Akin has also been a guest lecturer at the University of Texas, Department of Biomedical Engineering, as well as the St David’s Davinci Robot Conference.
Dr. Akin met his wife Debi at the University of Texas, fell madly in love and got married at age 21! They have remained happily married for 45 years. Their three children, Amanda, Adam, and Abbey, all live in Austin and have produced eight grandchildren in 3 ½ years. Dr. Akin applied his engineering skills to his Austin home as well, creating one of the largest lily ponds in Austin, a 1,200 foot-long maze, and a playscape for grandchildren, including a pirate ship which is larger than Christopher Columbus’ Santa Maria! His personal hobbies include water gardening, spending time with family, various home improvement projects, drag racing, and attending University of Texas football and basketball games.
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Obstetrics
Gynecology
Fertility & Infertility
Colposcopy
Ultrasound
3D Mammography
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Cord Blood Banking
MonaLisa Touch
Aesthetics Procedures
Pelvic Floor Biofeedback Therapy
Physician Supervised Weight Loss
Location
Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Fertility
12200 Renfert Way
Ste. 100
Austin, TX, 78758
More About Dr. Mark Akin, MD
NPI Number
1871512475
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Staff has always been welcoming and courteous, never make you feel rushed during you appt even if they are behind, they treat each person as an individual and never as just a number
All was great! I just need to know when my MRI will take place? Cindy 512 965-3095
Dr. Akin is fantastic.
Answered all of my questions and Dr Akin very kind.
Wish I had found Dr. Akin sooner. Managed to put me at ease and explained everything I needed to know.
Dr Akin is great! He’s been my doctor for over a year now. He took my pain seriously and acted quickly! He really cares for me as a patient, he even fights with insurance companies so I can get the meds I need. Thank You Dr Akin & staff!
I always feel heard by Dr Akin. He listens to my concerns and provides solutions with an upbeat attitude always.
Dr. Akin is the best! I always feel comfortable around him and he is always friendly and welcoming. His interest in his patients is awesome! If I have any concerns he is quick to address them!
Dr Akin are always a great team.
I was so nervous, but Dr. Akin made me comfortable and informed. I really needed that in the moment. I feel safe.
Because my Dr at this practice retired, I was nervous about getting a new physician. I was very fortunate that the practice scheduled me with Dr. Akin. He's very kind, the appointment was very thorough, and I felt comfortable with Dr. Akin and his nurse throughout the appointment. I would recommend him as a GYN Doctor.
Best Doctor! Caring, compassion and knowledgeable toward all my medical needs.
Dr Akin has been my doctor for over 12 years. He is the best!
I absolutely love it here! I have been coming for about 7 years now and have always had a great experience. Susan is amazing and Dr. Akin is as well. Now that I am pregnant I see Dr. Akin, and I appreciate how he includes my partner in everything and even checks if he has questions about anything. The staff is super friendly and nice. I love that they make you feel comfortable. The nurses like is really convenient and I also appreciate the after hours line option for emergencies. I have recommended my sisters and they love it here too!
Dr. Akin is wonderful. He has a great bedside manner that is very reassuring, particularly for first time mothers with more uncertainty. He is very patient and is happy to answer any question. The office is clean. All the nurses and front desk staff are very nice as well.
He truly loves what he does and treats everyone with respect and kindness!
he is really good doctor
I love Dr. Akin, he’s the best doctor ever. I trust him explicitly.
Dr.Akin is great. I have been going to him for over 25 years…..I highly recommend him
I value Dr. Akin’s professional opinion regarding my health, and the time he takes to educate me on the questions that I have.
Always replays every process thoroughly. Very caring and considerate. Not your typical “in & out” doctor. The staff is kind and professional. Everyone works closely together.
Easy check-in. Comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Dr. Akin is the most kind doctor I have ever gone to. I’ve been a patient of his for over 20 years and you just don’t find doctors with the breadth of knowledge and excellent bedside manner that he has. He was able to identify a rare medical condition when I was pregnant and refer me to the one specialist in the entire world who treats the condition.
Dr Akin has been my doctor for many years. He is always personable, kind and professional. I am amazed at his vast knowledge and understanding of all issues relating to women’s health.
Awesome physician and staff
Always takes time to go over everything.
Dr. Akin is wonderful and answers all your questions!
Very nice, respectful and thorough! I would definitely recommend Dr. Akin!
Dr. Akin is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. I was having irregular bleeding and had seen multiple doctors and had gotten no explanation. My first appointment with Dr. Akin he found what the other doctors had missed and quickly addressed the problem. His staff was always timely with their communication.
