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Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD
2.5 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Richmond Hill, NY.
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Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Richmond Hill, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Richmond Hill, NY.

About

Dr. Akhtar graduated from Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University in 1993 and completed a residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Richmond Hill, NY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Chronic Conjunctivitis, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lazy Eye
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Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleromalacia Perforans
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratophakia
Laser Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery

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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    11704 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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  2. 2 Office
    2519 35th St, Astoria, NY 11103
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2.5
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About Me

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

Education

Medical Education
  • Aga Khan Medical College, The Aga Khan University
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Conjunctivitis, Tear Duct Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sajjad Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    89 Van Wyck Plz, Jamaica, NY