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Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Cedar Rapids, IA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003 and completed a residency at MICHIGAN STATE University.Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids, Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and Buchanan County Health Center. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Hip Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hand Pain
Heel Spur
Hip Pain
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Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tendonitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Ankle Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Tendon Repair
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Navigate HMO
  • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Locations

  1. 1 Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC
    202 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 398-1545
  2. 2 Capital City Orthopaedics
    12201 Renfert Way Ste 370, Austin, TX 78758
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 617-1989
  3. 3 St Luke's Methodist Hospital
    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 369-7211
  4. 4 Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
    701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 398-6011

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 12, 2024
AWESOME!!! 7.5 years ago I had my hip replacement and I am normal now for years! I was in daily pain, had to stop while going on walks, felt loose cartilage in my hip joint! It made pain radiate down my leg, my back was sore so I would get steroid shots...all before I turned 60! I was driving after 3-4 weeks. I did my PT at home and used my walker a few weeks. I would 'highly' recommend Dr. Akhtar. Now I wish he was nearby to check out my other hip now. He is a blessing! Yes, I would call him 'no doubts about it'! I was so lucky to have Dr. Akhtar replace my hip after the many horror stories I have heard since!
LK Duhon, Austin, TX — Mar 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • MICHIGAN STATE University
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids, Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and Buchanan County Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Buchanan County Health Center

    1600 1st St E, Independence, IA