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Summary
Dr. Shifa Akhter is an internal medicine physician who brings a decade of medical experience to her practice. She completed her medical education at Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women, where she built a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of internal medicine, allowing her to provide thorough care for complex medical conditions affecting multiple body systems.
Dr. Akhter practices at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama, where she focuses on treating patients with respiratory challenges. She specializes in managing breathing difficulties and shortness of breath, helping patients find relief from these concerning symptoms. Her diagnostic skills include interpreting chest imaging studies and CT scans to identify the underlying causes of her patients' health concerns.
Dr. Akhter practices at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama, where she focuses on treating patients with respiratory challenges. She specializes in managing breathing difficulties and shortness of breath, helping patients find relief from these concerning symptoms. Her diagnostic skills include interpreting chest imaging studies and CT scans to identify the underlying causes of her patients' health concerns.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Rheumatology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 10 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Florence , AL | Lyons , CO | Silverdale , WA | Huntsville , AL |
| Med School: Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: School Of Medical Sciences And Research Greater Noida | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Shifa Batool Akhter has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Dr. Shifa Batool Akhter holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College For Women in 2016.
NPI Number
Dr. Akhter's NPI number is 1134803125.
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- Dr. Shifa Batool Akhter is affiliated with North Alabama Medical Center.
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