The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, 
Hershey, PA 

Overview

Sarah Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Blastomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Health St. Joseph
Milton S Hershey Medical Center

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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Other Locations
PSHMG Cocoa Outpatient Center
1150 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

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. Sarah Akhtar

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Akhtar by calling their office at 800-243-1455. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sarah Akhtar a top-rated expert for Blastomycosis?

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

While Dr. Sarah Akhtar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Blastomycosis, Infectious Arthritis, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

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

Yes. Dr. Sarah Akhtar has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Blastomycosis. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sarah Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Sarah Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-243-1455 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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