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Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 50
Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD
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Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glen Allen, VA.
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Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD

Family Medicine* Age 50
Glen Allen, VA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glen Allen, VA.

About

Dr. Akbar graduated from Khyber Medical College, Pakistan|Khyber Medical College, University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 1999 and completed a residency at Chesterfield Family Practice / Virginia Commonwealth University.Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Glen Allen, VA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Commonwealth Primary Care - Wyndham and are affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akbar also speaks Hindi, Pashto and Urdu. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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STD Screening
Strep Test
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Locations

  1. 1 Commonwealth Primary Care - Wyndham
    5360 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Pashto
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Khyber Medical College, Pakistan|Khyber Medical College, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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Internship

Internship
  • Cjw Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chesterfield Family Practice / Virginia Commonwealth University
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Faiza Akbar, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA