Summary

Dr. Sana Akbar treats chronic kidney disease, including stage 5, and performs automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and peritoneal dialysis. She practices internal medicine and nephrology and has 20 years of experience. She is affiliated with Mon Health Medical Center.

Dr. Akbar is board-certified in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2009 and 2011, respectively, and earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. She sees patients in Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania, and speaks English and Urdu.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 20 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Sana R Akbar has 2 locations

St. Luke's Nephrology Associates - Bethlehem

834 Eaton Ave Ste 301Bethlehem, PA 18018
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Nephrology Associates - Allentown

1941 Hamilton St Ste 100Allentown, PA 18104
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

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Bethlehem , PAPhiladelphia , PAWarren , NJMesquite , TX
Med School: Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sana R Akbar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Sana R Akbar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Sana R Akbar has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Nephrology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Sana R Akbar holds an active medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2009.

Medical School

Graduated from Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica in 2006.

NPI Number

Sana R Akbar's NPI number is 1245474303.

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What languages does Sana Akbar speak?
Sana Akbar speaks English and Urdu.
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Where is Sana Akbar's office located?
Sana Akbar's office is located at 834 Eaton Ave Ste 301, Bethlehem, PA, 18018.

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