Summary

Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. With 39 years of medical experience, Dr. Ashfaq brings extensive expertise to his practice in kidney care and internal medicine.

Dr. Ashfaq practices in Westbury, New York, where he treats patients with kidney stones and more complex conditions like staghorn calculi. His expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy and urinalysis to evaluate kidney and urinary tract health. He also provides fetal ultrasound services as part of his comprehensive care approach.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 39 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • North Shore University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq has 2 locations

Akhtar Ashfaq Md

81 Shady LnWestbury, NY 11590

Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq

972 Brush Hollow Rd Fl 4Westbury, NY 11590

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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39 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic
Westbury , NYNew York , NYBronx , NYNorth Bergen , NJ
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: State University of New York Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq

  • Aetna
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq has the following area of expertise

  • Nephrology

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at North Shore University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1988 and Dow Medical College in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Ashfaq's NPI number is 1235223538.

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