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Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD is an Internist in Pottsville, PA.
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Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 63
Pottsville, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD is an Internist in Pottsville, PA.

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Dr. Akhtar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI / BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Riffat Akhtar, MD is an Internist in Pottsville, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Liver Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Syphilis Screening
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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna PPO
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    Cigna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 RxD of Pottsville
    106 S Claude a Lord Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901
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Dec 29, 2015
I have always found the office staff to be friendly and accommodating. Dr. Aktar is nice and listens closely to my issues. I have never had a problem.
Samantha S. in Pottsville, PA — Dec 29, 2015
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Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI / BAQAI MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1987
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