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Dr. Ali Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Ali Akbar, MD
4.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Ali Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN.
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Dr. Ali Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ali Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN.

About

Dr. Akbar graduated from UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA Y TECNOLOGICA DE COLOMBIA / FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD - ESCUELA DE MED. Dr. Ali Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Memphis, TN and has 23 years experience. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Gastro One and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital and Methodist University Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Constipation
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bacterial Dysentery
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Niacin Deficiency
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Gastro One - Eastmoreland Ave
    1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 410, Memphis, TN 38104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 377-2111
  2. 2 Gastro One - Southaven
    7900 Airways Blvd Bldg B, Southaven, MS 38671
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 349-6950
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Gastro One - Wolf River Blvd
    8000 Wolf River Blvd Ste 200, Germantown, TN 38138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 747-3630
  4. 4 GI Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Center - Wolf Park Drive
    1310 Wolf Park Dr, Germantown, TN 38138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 624-5151
  5. 5 Gastro One - Wolf Park Drive
    1324 Wolf Park Dr, Germantown, TN 38138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 755-9110
  6. 6 Gastro One Pharmacy
    1324 Wolf Park Dr, Germantown, TN 38138
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 624-5151

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4.0
Based on 6 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Jun 18, 2021
Dr. Akbar is extremely knowledgeable of his field. He is also a good listener, kind and gracious. I have experienced better gastro health with him as my doctor.
V. Ladley — Jun 18, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA Y TECNOLOGICA DE COLOMBIA / FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA SALUD - ESCUELA DE MED
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ali Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ali Akbar, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, Methodist Olive Branch Hospital and Methodist University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ali Akbar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS

  • Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

    4250 Bethel Rd, Olive Branch, MS

  • Methodist University Hospital

    1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN