Summary

Dr. Saira Akhtar is an internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive care for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar speaks both English and Urdu, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Akhtar practices at Montefiore Wakefield Campus in Bronx, NY. She specializes in managing high blood pressure and related conditions, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure. Dr. Akhtar also provides home infusion therapy services for patients who need intravenous treatments in the comfort of their own homes.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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8 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Bronx , NYPaterson , NJFairfield , NJNew York , NY
Med School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: St.George’s University Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Zicklin School of Business
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Saira Akhtar

  • 1199SEIU
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VillageCareMax
  • VillageCareMax - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Saira Akhtar has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine (Medical Education).

NPI Number

Saira Akhtar's NPI number is 1205399490.

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