Overview
Lisa Akhtar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Strep Throat, Oral Herpes, and Orbital Cellulitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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. Lisa N. Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar by calling their office at 800-543-7362. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar a top-rated expert for Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, 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. Lisa N. Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Strep Throat, and Oral Herpes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Lisa N. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-543-7362 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Akhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Advanced
- Oral HerpesDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Herpes.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- Pseudomonas Stutzeri InfectionsDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections.
- Strep ThroatDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- BlastomycosisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Blastomycosis.
- ChickenpoxDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Chickenpox.
- ECHO VirusDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about ECHO Virus.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Genital HerpesDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Genital Herpes.
- Giardia InfectionDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Giardia Infection.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- LymphangitisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MalariaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Malaria.
- MastoiditisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- MeaslesDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Measles.
- MeningitisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- OsteomyelitisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Periorbital CellulitisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Periorbital Cellulitis.
- PustulesDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Salmonella EnterocolitisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Salmonella Enterocolitis.
- Streptococcal Group A InfectionDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Streptococcal Group A Infection.
- Streptococcal Group B InfectionDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Streptococcal Group B Infection.
- Toxic Shock SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome.