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Summary
Dr. Shaan Akhtar is a surgeon with 11 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, building a strong foundation in medical education and training. Dr. Akhtar specializes in surgery with a focus on gastroenterology-related procedures and conditions.
Dr. Akhtar maintains hospital affiliations with Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, and multiple Saint Charles locations including facilities in Bend, Prineville, and Redmond. He practices across locations in Missouri and Oregon, including Independence, Missouri and various cities in Oregon. His clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps and diverticular conditions. Dr. Akhtar performs colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to help diagnose and treat digestive system concerns.
Dr. Akhtar maintains hospital affiliations with Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, and multiple Saint Charles locations including facilities in Bend, Prineville, and Redmond. He practices across locations in Missouri and Oregon, including Independence, Missouri and various cities in Oregon. His clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps and diverticular conditions. Dr. Akhtar performs colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to help diagnose and treat digestive system concerns.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- University Of Arizona College Of Medicine-Phoenix
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Shaan Jamil Akhtar has 4 locationsUnited Surgical Associates Of Kansas City Inc
19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste BIndependence, MO 64055 Tel: (816) 254-9292
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine-Phoenix | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Shaan Jamil Akhtar has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shaan Jamil Akhtar has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Dr. Shaan Jamil Akhtar holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine-Phoenix in 2015.
NPI Number
Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1790165876.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Shaan Akhtar affiliated with?
- Dr. Shaan Akhtar is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Saint Charles Bend, Saint Charles Prineville, Saint Charles Redmond, and Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital.
- Does Dr. Shaan Akhtar accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shaan Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Dr. Shaan Akhtar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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