Dr. Nasir M. Akhtar
Overview
Nasir Akhtar is a Gastroenterologist in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
915 Old Fern Hill Road, Building B, Suite 300, West Chester, PA 19380
770 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akhtar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy centers on you, your personal needs and unique health journey. I believe in a collaborative approach, empowering patients with knowledge and being actively involved in treatment decisions. Whether managing chronic liver disease, guiding someone through a transplant process or offering preventive care, I create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard and cared for. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to make a positive impact on people’s lives, especially in the realm of complex diseases like liver conditions, where treatment requires a balance of medical expertise and empathy. Liver disease, in particular, often affects individuals and their family in profound ways, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help patients navigate their care, from diagnosis to advanced treatments like a transplant. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and traveling, as well as time with family and close friends. I believe in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper eating and regular exercise. I'm also committed to finding a balance between work and personal life. Dr. Peyton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you and your family the best medical care I can through communication, understanding and partnership. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interest in science and the connection it provides with people. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Penn Gastroenterology Perelman
Stacey Prenner is a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prenner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Prenner is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.