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Summary
Dr. Ghulam Akbar specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical University and completed his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center from 2011 to 2013. Dr. Akbar pursued extensive fellowship training, including programs at Lankenau Hospital in 2014 and 2015, followed by additional fellowships at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest from 2017 to 2019. With 20 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, he is fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Dr. Akbar practices at Penn Highlands Dubois and sees patients in Pottsville and Allentown, Pennsylvania. He treats serious heart conditions including abdominal aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation. His expertise includes managing angina and acute coronary syndrome. Dr. Akbar offers advanced lipid management through specialized cardiac prevention programs and provides comprehensive blood pressure control services along with cardiac imaging.
Dr. Akbar practices at Penn Highlands Dubois and sees patients in Pottsville and Allentown, Pennsylvania. He treats serious heart conditions including abdominal aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation. His expertise includes managing angina and acute coronary syndrome. Dr. Akbar offers advanced lipid management through specialized cardiac prevention programs and provides comprehensive blood pressure control services along with cardiac imaging.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 49 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
- Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Ghulam Akbar has 2 locationsLVPG Cardiology-Claude A Lord Blvd
106 S Claude a Lord BlvdPottsville, PA 17901 Tel: (570) 728-2424
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
LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 300Allentown, PA 18103 Tel: (610) 402-3110
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi | Speaks Spanish, French | Speaks Spanish, French | Speaks English |
| Pottsville , PA | Wyomissing , PA | Reading , PA | Reading , PA |
| Med School: Nishtar Medical University | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ghulam Akbar
Medical Specialties
Ghulam Akbar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ghulam Akbar has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Ghulam Akbar holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2019, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2018, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2017, Lankenau Hospital in 2015, and Lankenau Hospital in 2014.
Residency
Completed their residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2013, Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2012, and Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2011.
Medical School
Graduated from Nishtar Medical University in 2006.
NPI Number
Ghulam Akbar's NPI number is 1578900221.
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- Ghulam Akbar is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois.
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