
Overview
Adil Akhtar is a Palliative Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 196, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
44344 Dequindre Road, Suite 260, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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.
5 Clinical Trials
Henry Ford Cancer-Detroit
Shirish Gadgeel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Gadgeel is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gadgeel is currently accepting new patients.
Oncology Clinic
Dr. Vaishampayan is the Director of the Phase I program at the Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI. Dr. Vaishampayan is a Professor of Internal Medicine and her research is primarily in translational drug development and early phase clinical trials in cancer with a focus on genitourinary malignancies. She has initiated, obtained funding for, and conducted and published many investigator initiated trials with embedded biomarkers and established multidisciplinary collaboration. She has served as site PI of the UO-1 Early Therapeutics Research Grant at Wayne State University. She was also the chair of the solid tumor division of oncology at WSU. She has completed formal leadership traning course and is Fellow of the Advisory Board (FAB). She is the appointed chair of the Advanced Renal committee of SWOG and a member of the Renal task force of the NCI. She is a board member of the Michigan Society of Hematology/Oncology (MSHO) and organizes annual board review course. Additionally, she has served as track leader for the ASCO education committee GU non prostate (Renal and bladder cancer) track. Dr. Vaishampayan attended Wayne State University for her residency and fellowship completion and attended medical school at Byramjee Jeejeebhoy in Pune, India and completed a higher secondary certificate in the field of science at Fergusson College in Pune, India.In her free time, Dr. Vaishampayan enjoys reading, dance, music and travel. Travel, reading (mysteries preferred), follows football. Dr. Vaishampayan is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Vaishampayan is board certified in Medical Oncology. Dr. Vaishampayan is currently accepting new patients.
Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus
Philip Philip is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Philip is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Philip is currently accepting new patients.
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 248-871-7252. 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Adil J. Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adil J. Akhtar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Adil J. Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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 248-871-7252 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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- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Breast CancerDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Richter SyndromeDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Wilms TumorDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Appendix CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bladder CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Bone TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Endometrial CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- EpendymomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastrostomyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LiposarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Midline Lethal GranulomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Midline Lethal Granuloma.
- Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD).
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL)
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- PlasmacytomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Prostate CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- ReticulohistiocytomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Reticulohistiocytoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Stomach CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicular CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Throat CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD).
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- UreteroscopyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

