Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Furqan Akhtar

Internal Medicine
CHRISTUS Cancer Center
2541 Viking Dr Ste 103, 
Bossier City, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
4
conditions
CHRISTUS Cancer Center
2541 Viking Dr Ste 103, 
Bossier City, LA 

Overview

Furqan Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Sabine Medical Center
Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Willis Knighton Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Contra Costa Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • 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

CHRISTUS Cancer Center
2541 Viking Dr Ste 103, Bossier City, LA 71111

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Furqan Akhtar

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Furqan Akhtar by calling their office at 318-848-2970. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Furqan Akhtar a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

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

While Dr. Furqan Akhtar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Furqan Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Furqan Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-848-2970 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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