Overview
Umair Akhtar is a Psychiatrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4200 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
4641 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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. Umair Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Umair Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Umair Akhtar by calling their office at 215-877-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Umair Akhtar a top-rated expert for Schizophrenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Umair Akhtar is classified as an Experienced expert for Schizophrenia, 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. Umair Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Umair Akhtar is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Umair Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Umair Akhtar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizophrenia. You can view a list of Dr. Umair Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Umair Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Umair Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Partners Plans and Horizon Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-877-2000 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
- Experienced
- Major DepressionDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).