Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD | Fort Wayne, IN | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Tariq Akbar is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Wright State University School of Medicine. With 37 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. Dr. Akbar speaks English and focuses his practice on providing comprehensive gastrointestinal care.

Dr. Akbar maintains affiliations with Lutheran Hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, and Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as well as Marion, Illinois. He specializes in treating conditions such as diverticular disease, diverticulosis, and colon polyps. His expertise includes performing diagnostic pathology tests and specialized biopsies when needed. Patients have given Dr. Akbar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.3

14 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks English
Wright State University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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Helpful listen well explained what I was asking.

December 3rd, 2022

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We were very happy with Dr. Akbar. He was very through explaining all the options that Al had. The staff was friendly and very prompt. We would highly recommend him.

October 21st, 2022

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He is easy to talk to and he’s very good at listening. He makes you feel at ease.

May 9th, 2022

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Came in, asked questions about my issue, but never let me finish what I was saying; constantly cut me off. Just kept looking at a lot of paper about passed medical history, some was wrong & when I questioned it, he acted as if I didn't know what I was talking about, he was wrong! He never even examined me, told me my diagnosis & wanted me to continue the meds that caused the issue at a lower dose!! I said to him, "no, you have no idea what i've been thru in the last 5 weeks & I was going to get a second opinion"! Told him this appointment was a waste of time & left!! Would not recommend this doctor.

September 20th, 2021

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Dr. Akbar is a great doctor!

September 15th, 2021

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My first visit with Dr. Akbar. Appt at 8am--quickly seated in his office by 8am, nurse said he would be in in a few minutes. 8:45 he finally came in, asked a few questions, used his stethoscope to listen to my heart, then scheduled a colonoscopy and endoscopy and blood work. Never checked the area of discomfort in my side.

June 4th, 2012

Lutheran Health Physicians Gastroenterology

7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Tel: (260) 432-2297

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

Dupont Hospital Llc

2520 E Dupont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825

Tel: (260) 416-3000

Lutheran Hospital

7950 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804

Tel: (260) 435-7001

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802

Tel: (260) 425-3000

Lutheran Health Physicians Gastroenterology

2512 E DuPont Rd Ste 110Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center

3333 W Deyoung StMarion, IL 62959

Tel: (618) 998-7000


Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Michelle Ann Jones	Dr. Ronnie Craig Marrache
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Nurse Practitioner	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (4 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience			32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Fort Wayne , IN	SACRAMENTO , CA	Fort Wayne , IN	Gainesville , FL
Med School: Dow Medical College	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine		Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wright State University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Dow Medical CollegeGraduated in 1989

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Which hospitals is Dr. Tariq Akbar affiliated with?: Dr. Tariq Akbar is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, and Dupont Hospital Llc.

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