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9 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Farooq Akbar treats iron deficiency anemia, anemia, and hemolytic anemia and has practiced oncology for 41 years. He is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, Continuecare Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, several Wellstar facilities, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, and sees patients in Paducah, Kentucky, and Jackson and Griffin, Georgia. He earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Akbar 4 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English
- Allama Iqbal Medical College
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 9 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Farooq Akbar has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD | Erica Leann Jordan | Dr. Winston Chu Chua, MD | William L Skinner, MD |
| Oncology | Nurse Practitioner | Oncology | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Paducah , KY | Paducah , KY | Paducah , KY | Paducah , KY |
| Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College | Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery | Med School: University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Farooq Akbar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Farooq Akbar has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Farooq Akbar holds an active medical license in the states of South Carolina and Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Akbar's NPI number is 1396772117.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Farooq Akbar affiliated with?
- Dr. Farooq Akbar is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, Continuecare Hospital At Baptist Health Paducah, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital, Wellstar Mcg Health Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Ecu Health Edgecombe Hospital, and Piedmont Augusta Hospital Summerville Campus.
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