Summary

Dr. Saira Akhtar is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Montefiore Medical Center, which provided her with comprehensive experience in adult healthcare and complex medical conditions. Dr. Akhtar speaks English and focuses her practice on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting adults.

Dr. Akhtar practices at Montefiore Wakefield Campus in Lakewood, New Jersey. She treats patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, and hypertensive emergencies. Her clinical skills include performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and conducting iron tests to assess nutritional health. She also coordinates home infusion therapy for patients who need specialized medications delivered outside the hospital setting.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Montefiore Wakefield Campus

600 East 233rd StreetLakewood, NJ 08702

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34 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Gujarati Speaks English Speaks English
Lakewood , NJToms River , NJBrooklyn , NYLyons , CO
Med School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Saira Akhtar

  • 1199SEIU
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VillageCareMax
  • VillageCareMax - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Saira Akhtar has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

Medical School

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (Medical Education)

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