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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Syed Akhter, MD
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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Akhter graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin.Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chicago, IL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Akhter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Akhter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhter also speaks Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Akhter accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abnormal Thyroid
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Lyme Disease
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Osteopenia
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Perimenopause
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Pelvic Exams
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Rapid Flu Test
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Locations

  1. 1 R & W Medical Center
    3017 N Ashland Ave Apt 1N, Chicago, IL 60657
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Wayne St U/Nrth Oakland Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin
    2002
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Syed Akhter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhter's profile.

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL