M N. Akhtar
Experienced in Esophageal Varices
Experienced in Esophageal Varices

Overview

Dr. Akhtar is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include general gastroenterology and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Akhtar attended Patna Medical College, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at East Carolina University. He also completed a residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in Camden, N.J. Dr. Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.

Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Graduate Institution
UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Med. School - Camden, 1993|UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Med. School - Camden, 1991|East Carolina University School Of Medicine, 1989|Patna Medical College, 1981 - Doctor Of Medicine
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Capital Blue Cross
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Moda Health
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PA Health and Wellness
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Gastroenterology
4200 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
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