Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
20401 N 73rd St Ste 155, 
Scottsdale, AZ 

Overview

Aisha Akhtar is a General Practice provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Akhtar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Army Medical College, 2009

Residency

Shifa International Hospitals

Specialties

General Practice

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Abrazo Central Campus
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Arizona Advanced Surgery
20401 N 73rd St Ste 155, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Other Locations
Arizona Advanced Surgery
3811 E Bell Rd Ste 112, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Arizona Advanced Surgery
20325 N 51st Ave Ste 124 Bldg 4, Glendale, AZ 85308

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aisha Akhtar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aisha Akhtar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Aisha Akhtar by calling their office at 602-258-9900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Aisha Akhtar a top-rated expert for Proctitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aisha Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Proctitis, 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. Aisha Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Aisha Akhtar is a General Practice, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Anal Fissure, and Hemorrhoids. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Practice.

Does Dr. Aisha Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Aisha Akhtar has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Aisha Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Aisha Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Aisha Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-258-9900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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