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Dr. Salma Akhter, DO

Family Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Salma Akhter, DO
4.4 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Salma Akhter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tampa, FL.
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Dr. Salma Akhter, DO

Family Medicine* Age 51
Tampa, FL
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24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Salma Akhter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Akhter graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Salma Akhter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tampa, FL and has 24 years experience. Dr. Akhter currently practices at BayCare Urgent Care and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Akhter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akhter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Akhter is board certified in Family Practice/OMT and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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VAP Lipid Testing
Wart Removal
Well Baby Care
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 BayCare Urgent Care LLC
    17512 Dona Michelle Dr Ste 5, Tampa, FL 33647
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 533-3494
  2. 2 BayCare Urgent Care LLC
    2442 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 586-8686
  3. 3 BayCare Urgent Care-Riverview
    10125 Big Bend Rd, Riverview, FL 33578
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 605-3200
  4. 4 Office
    3340 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 559-1888

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
Based on 26 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Aug 23, 2023
I just saw Dr. Akhter for the first time and I love her already! She is extremely intelligent, sweet, compassionate ( I could probably go on and on). She is also hilarious! She can make any persons day better!
— Aug 23, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice/OMT
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Salma Akhter, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhter's profile.

Dr. Salma Akhter, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Salma Akhter, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL