Ghulam Akbar, MD

Dr. Ghulam Akbar specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing two decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical University and completed his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center. Dr. Akbar pursued extensive fellowship training, completing programs at both Lankenau Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest, where he refined his expertise in heart and vascular care. He communicates fluently in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Dr. Akbar practices at Penn Highlands Dubois and sees patients in Pottsville and Allentown, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysms, atrial fibrillation, and angina. His clinical focus includes advanced lipid management through cardiac prevention programs and blood pressure control. He also performs cardiac imaging to help diagnose and monitor heart conditions.