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Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD

Hematology* Age 69
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD is a Hematologist in Okeechobee, FL.
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Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD

Hematology* Age 69
Okeechobee, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD is a Hematologist in Okeechobee, FL.

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Dr. Akhtar graduated from Khazar University School of Medicine. Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD is a Hematologist in Okeechobee, FL and has 19 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhtar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Carcinoma
Central Cyanosis
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Factor II Deficiency
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Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
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Locations

  1. 1 Cancer Care & Chemotherapy Center
    1713 US Highway 441 N Ste J, Okeechobee, FL 34972
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 467-9000
  2. 2 Office
    1199 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 992-0000
  3. 3 Office
    185 S Barfield Hwy, Pahokee, FL 33476
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 992-0000
  4. 4 Adnan Shariff DPM PLLC
    1900 Nebraska Ave Ste 2, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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Nov 28, 2017
I’ve been seeing Dr. Akhtar for over a decade. I trust whatever he tells me. Excellent physician.
Debbie Gillette in Okeechobee, FL — Nov 28, 2017
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Hematology
Medical Oncology
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  • Khazar University School of Medicine
    2005
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Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

    1796 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL

  • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

    1700 S 23rd St, Fort Pierce, FL