Summary

Dr. Omar Akhtar specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, along with internal medicine. He completed his medical education at Punjab Medical College and finished his residency through the University of Louisville Program. Dr. Akhtar provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Akhtar practices at Mercy Health West Hospital with locations in Cincinnati, Ohio. He focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients, including children and teens. His expertise includes treating serious blood sugar emergencies and monitoring long-term diabetes control through A1c testing. Additionally, he performs bone density screenings to assess bone health. Patients rate Dr. Akhtar 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Louisville Program
  • 21 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Omar N Akhtar has 2 locations

Mercy Health - Kenwood Endocrinology, Cholesterol and Diabetes

4760 E Galbraith Rd Ste 212Cincinnati, OH 45236
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Health - Monfort Heights Endocrinology and Diabetes

3301 Mercy Health Blvd Ste 340Cincinnati, OH 45211
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Omar N Akhtar, MDDr. Naila Migdat Goldenberg, MDDr. Katherine Elizabeth Clarridge, MDDr. Donald Louis Rucknagel, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismPediatricsMedical Genetics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
32 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 72 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Cincinnati , OHMason , OHCincinnati , OHCincinnati , OH
Med School: Punjab Medical College Med School: Saint Petersburg Pavlov State Medical University Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Omar N Akhtar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Omar N Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Omar N Akhtar has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes (Types I & II)
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Louisville Program

Medical School

Punjab Medical College

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Dr. Omar Akhtar speaks English.
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Dr. Omar Akhtar is affiliated with Mercy Health West Hospital.

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