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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 36
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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 36
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Bossier City, LA.

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Dr. Akhtar graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston|University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tx and completed a residency at LSH Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA Hematology Oncology. Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Bossier City, LA. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 CHRISTUS Cancer Center - Bossier City
    2541 Viking Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111
  2. 2 CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
  3. 3 NRMC Cancer Center
    211 Medical Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston|University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tx
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  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Internal Medicine
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Residency

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  • LSH Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA Hematology Oncology
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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

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA

  • Natchitoches Regional Medical Center

    501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA

  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA