Summary

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs therapeutic hypothermia and arterial blood gases. She practices internal medicine and hospital medicine and has 29 years of experience. She is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Akhtar completed her medical degree at Government Medical College Srinagar and her residency at Holy Name Hospital. She sees patients in Westwood, Teaneck, North Bergen, and Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Akhtar 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • Holy Name Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar has 5 locations

Holy Name Medical Center

718 Teaneck RdTeaneck, NJ 07666

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar

7600 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar

66 W Gilbert StTinton Falls, NJ 07701

Palisades Medical Associates

7600 River Road Palisades Medical CenterNorth Bergen, NJ 07047

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar, MD
Margarita Khotsyna, MD
Dr. Samuel J. Mann, MD
Dr. Dana Zappetti, MD
Dr. Ruhi Akhtar, MDMargarita Khotsyna, MDDr. Samuel J. Mann, MDDr. Dana Zappetti, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
5 
3.7 
4.7 
4.8 
29 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Russian Speaks English Speaks English
Westwood , NJBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar Med School: Vitebsk State Medical University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruhi Akhtar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. Ruhi Akhtar holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Holy Name Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Government Medical College Srinagar in 1998 and GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1407014871.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Ruhi Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Ruhi Akhtar is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Ruhi Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Ruhi Akhtar's office is located at 250 Old Hook Rd, Westwood, NJ, 07675.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruhi Akhtar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Ruhi Akhtar here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Ruhi Akhtar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ruhi Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Ruhi Akhtar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ruhi Akhtar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.