Summary

Dr. Shafqat Akhtar treats breast cancer, metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and Paget disease of the breast, and performs immunoglobulin testing and Bence-Jones protein urine testing. He practices internal medicine and oncology and has 46 years of experience. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center Redding, with locations in Santa Rosa, Redding, Santa Clara, and Los Gatos, California. He completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Akhtar 5 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Orthopedics

401 Bicentennial WaySanta Rosa, CA 95403
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mercy Medical Center Oncology Services

310 Hartnell Ave Ste ARedding, CA 96002
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital

815 Pollard RdLos Gatos, CA 95032

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46 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Santa Rosa , CAMesquite , TXLyons , COVacaville , CA
Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shafqat Mahmud Akhtar has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Epidemiology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1700960788.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shafqat Akhtar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Shafqat Akhtar here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Shafqat Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar's office is located at 401 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shafqat Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, El Camino Health Los Gatos Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center Redding.
Does Dr. Shafqat Akhtar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shafqat Akhtar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Shafqat Akhtar accepting new patients?
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