Overview
Rizwan Akhtar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified). Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar by calling their office at 312-695-7950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Movement Disorders, 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. Rizwan S. Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-7950 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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- Movement DisordersDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
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- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Essential TremorDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.