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Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS
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Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saginaw, MI.
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Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Saginaw, MI
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saginaw, MI.

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Dr. Akbar graduated from King Edward Medical College in 1976 and completed a residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saginaw, MI and has 48 years experience. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Ascension Medical Group - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Ascension St. Mary's Hospital and Ascension St Joseph Hospital. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Medical Group - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    4677 Towne Centre Rd Fl 2, Saginaw, MI 48604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 790-6719
  2. 2 Raana Akbar MD
    4701 Towne Centre Rd Ste 303, Saginaw, MI 48604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 790-6719
  3. 3 Ascension St. Joseph Bone & Joint Center
    110 Beech St # B, Tawas City, MI 48763
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 362-9859
  4. 4 Office
    4677 Towne Centre Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 298-9888

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4.9
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Feb 13, 2024
Excellent. Compassionate, kind, listens, answers questions. Great surgical outcome. 5 stars
F Spaulding — Feb 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • King Edward Medical College
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Booth Memorial Medical Center
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ny Ortho Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS is affiliated with Ascension St. Mary's Hospital and Ascension St Joseph Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Mary's Hospital

    800 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI

  • Ascension St Joseph Hospital

    200 Hemlock, Tawas City, MI