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Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 64
Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD

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Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD

Psychiatry* Age 64
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Lexington, KY.

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Dr. Akhtar graduated from Government Medical College Chandigarh, Punjab University in 1983 and completed a residency at New York University.Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Psychiatrist in Lexington, KY and has 41 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Georgetown Community Hospital and Harrison Memorial Hospital. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

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Locations

  1. 1 Genoa Healthcare LLC
    1351 Newtown Pike Bldg 5, Lexington, KY 40511
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 233-0444
  2. 2 Office
    1480 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 601-0506

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Government Medical College Chandigarh, Punjab University
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Richmond University Medical Center
    2005
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Residency

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

Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Georgetown Community Hospital and Harrison Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

  • Georgetown Community Hospital

    1140 Lexington Rd, Georgetown, KY

  • Harrison Memorial Hospital

    1210 KY Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, KY