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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 36
Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD is an Internist in Bossier City, LA.
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Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 36
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Furqan Akhtar, MD is an Internist 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 an Internist in Bossier City, LA. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Feb 05, 2025
Dr. Akhtar and his staff are amazing!!! I have never had a group treat me with such caring hearts!!
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston|University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tx
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Board Certifications
  • 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 and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.

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