Summary

Dr. Shafqat Akhtar is an internal medicine physician and oncologist who brings 46 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar specializes in both internal medicine and cancer care, providing comprehensive treatment for patients with complex medical needs. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Akhtar practices at multiple locations throughout Northern California, including Santa Rosa, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, and Redding. His affiliations include Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center Redding. He focuses on treating various forms of breast cancer, including metastatic cases and Paget disease of the breast. His practice includes performing blood tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health and treatment progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Akhtar highly, giving him an average score of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Orthopedics

401 Bicentennial WaySanta Rosa, CA 95403
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mercy Medical Center Oncology Services

310 Hartnell Ave Ste ARedding, CA 96002
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital

815 Pollard RdLos Gatos, CA 95032

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.7 
46 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Rosa , CASHERMAN OAKS , CAUpland , CABeverly Hills , CA
Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Epidemiology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Medical School

King Edward Medical UniversityGraduated in 1980

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Which hospitals is Dr. Shafqat Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center Redding.

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