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Dr. Richard Akoto, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Richard Akoto, MD
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Dr. Richard Akoto, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Silver Spring, MD
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Dr. Richard Akoto, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Silver Spring, MD.

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Dr. Akoto graduated from Spartan Health Sciences University. Dr. Richard Akoto, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Akoto currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Akoto has experience treating conditions like Ingrown Nail and Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akoto received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Akoto's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akoto also speaks Thai.

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Ingrown Nail
Nail Infection
Foot Infection
Ingrown Nail
Nail Infection
Foot Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    344 University Blvd W Ste 450, Silver Spring, MD 20901
  2. 2 Comprehensive Pain & Anesthesi
    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 450, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akoto
4.7
Based on 7 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
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Feb 10, 2020
Dr. Akoto is the best physician that I have had. He is very knowledgeable an so is his staff Elizabeth, Arline and the male assistant. I love their flexible schedule on Saturdays.
— Feb 10, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Thai
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Spartan Health Sciences University
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Akoto, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akoto's profile.

Dr. Akoto frequently treats the following conditions: Ingrown Nail and Nail Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Akoto, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD