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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD
Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD
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Insurance Accepted
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National POSChoice POSHMO Premier HMOChoice Care PPOChoice Care Network PPO
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Aetna HMOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOElect Choice (Open Access) EPOPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthChoice Plus POS II
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Options PPONavigate POSChoice Plus POSNexus Open AccessNavigate HMO
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Verity Healthnet POS
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BlueConnect HMO-POSPreferred Care PPO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Blue Card PPOBlue Card High Performance Network HPN
Locations
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CHRISTUS Cancer Center - Bossier City2541 Viking Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111
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CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
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NRMC Cancer Center211 Medical Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Education
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston|University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tx
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Internal Medicine
Residency
- LSH Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA Hematology Oncology
Frequently Asked Questions
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.
Dr. Akhtar in specializes in Medical Oncology. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Akhtar's office is located at 2541 Viking Dr Bossier City, LA 71111. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Akhtar provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
Yes, Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
Hospital Affiliations
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CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA
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Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA
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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA