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Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 51
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Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 51
Philadelphia, PA
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20 years of experience
Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Akhter graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Akhter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chester County Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Akhter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akhter also speaks Bengali. Dr. Akhter is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Bacterial Sepsis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Cellulitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Infective Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Acute Kidney Infection
Brain Abscess
Bronchitis
Candidal Endocarditis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Chlamydia Infections
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gonococcal Seminal Vesiculitis
Gonorrhea Infections
Hepatitis C
Histoplasmosis
Ileus
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Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Ulcer
Lyme Disease
Lymphangitis
Meningitis
Neurosyphilis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sepsis
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Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginitis or Vaginosis

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-6932
  2. 2 Penn Medicine Westtown
    200 Willowbrook Ln Ste 210, West Chester, PA 19382
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 696-8900
  3. 3 Infectious Disease Physicians PA
    1001 Briggs Rd Ste 250, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 866-7466

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Languages Spoken
Bengali
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhter's profile.

Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes, Dr. Shafinaz Akhter, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA