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Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 76
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Auburn, NY.
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Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 76
Auburn, NY
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Auburn, NY.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from King Edward Medical College in 1971 and completed a residency at University of Miami Hospital.Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Auburn, NY and has 53 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Reid Health, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, Auburn Community Hospital and Olean General Hospital. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
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Tonsillitis
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Ear Tube Placement
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Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid

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Locations

  1. 1 Auburn Community Hospital
    17 Lansing St, Auburn, NY 13021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 255-7011
  2. 2 CNY Gastroenterology PLLC
    77 Nelson St Ste 240, Auburn, NY 13021
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3.7
Based on 7 Reviews
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Feb 24, 2023
Excellent, so very kind, compassionate doctor. Visited many Dr.'s that I had zero results. Dr. Akhtar after one visit had me feeling 100 percent better. I'm so lucky to be seen by him! Thank You.
Linda Anthony — Feb 24, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • King Edward Medical College
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brooklyn Hospital
    1973
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Miami Hospital
    1979
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Reid Health, Lake Region Healthcare Corporation, Auburn Community Hospital and Olean General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Muhammad Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reid Health

    1100 Reid Pkwy, Richmond, IN

  • Lake Region Healthcare Corporation

    712 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN

  • Auburn Community Hospital

    17 Lansing St, Auburn, NY

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY