Summary

Dr. Asfa Akhtar treats melanocytic nevus, actinic lentigines, and seborrheic keratosis, and performs laser therapy for skin lesions, skin lesion treatment or removal, and cryotherapy for skin lesions. She practices dermatology and family medicine and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Florida, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital. She completed her residency at North Broward Hospital and earned her degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She sees patients in Plantation and Tamarac, Florida.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.1
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • North Broward Hospital
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Asfa S Akhtar has 3 locations

Skin And Cancer Associates

261 N University Dr Ste 720Plantation, FL 33324
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hca Florida Woodmont Hospital

7201 N University DrTamarac, FL 33321

Hca Florida Westside Hospital

8201 W Broward BlvdPlantation, FL 33324

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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Plantation , FLBoca Raton , FLNew York , NYPompano Beach , FL
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - Enzyme Mechanism and Kinetics Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Wayne State University Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Asfa S Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Asfa S Akhtar has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Basal Cell
  • Eczema
  • Excision
  • Family Medicine
  • Laser Surgery
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Asfa S Akhtar holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at North Broward Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1245434588.

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Where is Dr. Asfa Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Asfa Akhtar's office is located at 261 N University Dr Ste 720, Plantation, FL, 33324.
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What languages does Dr. Asfa Akhtar speak?
Dr. Asfa Akhtar speaks English.

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