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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

Nephrology* Age 66
Frankfort, KY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD is a Nephrologist in Frankfort, KY.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed a residency at Memorial Hospital Of Rhode Island. Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD is a Nephrologist in Frankfort, KY. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana and are affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Punjabi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Proteinuria
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Cryoglobulinemia
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Fabry's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Pyonephrosis
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Plasmapheresis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Net
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  • Wellcare of Georgia
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Choice Care PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • HealthSmart
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    Aetna
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  • Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
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    Methodist Hospital-KY
    St. Josephs-KY
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    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Blue Access-KY
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Lumenos Plans-KY
    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    KentuckyOne-KY
    Gold Pathway X-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Blue Traditional-KY
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Anthem Essential-KY
    UK-KY EPO
    Anthem
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Pathway X Bronze Direct CACA IN HIX
    Pathway X Ind Direct Access KY
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Pathway X-KY HMO
    Norton Healthcare Blue Access Tiered-KY PPO
    Balanced Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
    608 Chamberlin Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-9660
  2. 2 Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
    6400 Dutchmans Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-9660

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Punjabi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Allama Iqbal Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Hosp-Brown University
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital Of Rhode Island
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of St. Raphael Program Yale University
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center

    299 Kings Daughters Dr, Frankfort, KY