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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
4.2 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN.

About

Dr. Akbar graduated from Dow Medical College and completed a residency at Good Samaritan & Va Hosps-Wright State University. Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Lutheran Medical Group and are affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Constipation and Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    Catastrophic Pathway-IN
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold HealthSync-IN HMO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Access-IN
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    HealthSync-IN POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Bronze HealthSync-IN HMO
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    HealthSync-IN
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Silver HealthSync-IN HMO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze HealthSync with H.S.A-IN POS
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Gold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Pathway-IN HMO-POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana Medical Associates LLC
    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  2. 2 Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC
    3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar
4.2
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 01, 2023
I am very happy with my experiences with dr Akbar and his staff (Rita is always very kind and helpful). He takes his time at every appointment and is great at answering all of my questions! I highly recommend him!
— Apr 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wright State University
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan & Va Hosps-Wright State University
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Constipation and Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is affiliated with Parkview Regional Medical Center, Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana.

Yes, Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E DuPont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN