Summary

Dr. Faraz Akhtar is a family medicine physician who brings over two decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical College and completed his residency training at Brooklyn Hospital Center. With 24 years in medicine, Dr. Akhtar provides comprehensive primary care services to patients and families. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Akhtar practices in Raleigh, North Carolina, with locations at Advance Community Health and Rock Quarry Family Medicine. His hospital affiliation is with WakeMed Raleigh Campus, where he can coordinate care when patients need additional services. Patients consistently rate him highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0. As a family medicine specialist, he focuses on preventive care and managing health conditions across all age groups.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has 2 locations

Advance Community Health

1011 Rock Quarry RdRaleigh, NC 27610
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Rock Quarry Family Medicine

1001 Rock Quarry RdRaleigh, NC 27610

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Med School: Nishtar Medical College Med School: Elon University Physician Assistant Program Med School: University Of Michigan School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Faraz Akhtar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareOregon
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Faraz Akhtar has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Nishtar Medical College in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1992930804.

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Dr. Faraz Akhtar's office is located at 1011 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610.
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