Rizwan S. Akhtar, MD, PhD

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in treating complex movement disorders and neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship training at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Health System, finishing his fellowship in 2013. With 19 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Akhtar has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and managing challenging neurological conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Akhtar practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he sees patients at the Regenstein Center for Neurological Care. His clinical focus includes treating patients with movement disorders such as dystonia, ataxia, and corticobasal syndrome. He utilizes comprehensive treatment approaches including physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help …patients improve their mobility and quality of life. Patients consistently rate Dr. Akhtar highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.