Overview
Syed Akhtar is a Neurologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.
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2746 Matlock Rd Ste 100, Arlington, TX 76015
3200 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Syed Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Syed Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Syed Akhtar by calling their office at 817-461-8199. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Syed Akhtar a top-rated expert for Increased Intracranial Pressure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Syed Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Increased Intracranial Pressure, 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. Syed Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Syed Akhtar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Movement Disorders. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Syed Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Syed Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-461-8199 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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- Advanced
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- MeningitisDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Movement DisordersDr. Akhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Experienced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.