Summary

Dr. Faraz Akhtar is a family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for 24 years. He earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical College and completed his residency training at Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Akhtar speaks both Spanish and English, helping him connect with diverse patient populations in his community.

Dr. Akhtar practices at locations in Raleigh, North Carolina, and maintains his hospital affiliation with WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He treats common conditions such as foot pain and arthritis that affect daily activities. His practice includes preventive care services like breast cancer screening and minor surgical procedures when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Akhtar highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has 2 locations

Advance Community Health

1011 Rock Quarry RdRaleigh, NC 27610
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Rock Quarry Family Medicine

1001 Rock Quarry RdRaleigh, NC 27610

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Faraz Akhtar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareOregon
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brooklyn Hospital Center

Medical School

Nishtar Medical CollegeGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Faraz Akhtar speak?
Dr. Faraz Akhtar speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Faraz Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Faraz Akhtar is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus.
Does Dr. Faraz Akhtar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Faraz Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Faraz Akhtar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Faraz Akhtar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Faraz Akhtar accepting new patients?
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