Adil J. Akhtar
Expertise in
47
conditions

Dr. Adil J. Akhtar

Palliative Medicine | Oncology
44344 Dequindre Road, Suite 260, 
Sterling Heights, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
41 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
47
conditions
44344 Dequindre Road, Suite 260, 
Sterling Heights, MI 

Overview

Adil Akhtar is a Palliative Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Dow University Of Health Sciences Dow Medical College, 1985

Residency

Detroit Medical Center

Specialties

Palliative Medicine
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Detroit Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cancer & Leukemia Center
44344 Dequindre Road, Suite 260, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Other Locations
Michigan Healthcare Professionals - Palliative Care
32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 196, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Cancer & Leukemia Center
53960 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, MI 48316

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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adil J. Akhtar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adil J. Akhtar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Adil J. Akhtar by calling their office at 586-323-1500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Adil J. Akhtar a top-rated expert for Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adil J. Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Adil J. Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Adil J. Akhtar is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Adil J. Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Adil J. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 586-323-1500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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