Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Umer Akbar

Neurology
Neuroscience Institute
650 From Road, Suite 506, 
Paramus, NJ 
Accepting New Patients
18 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
21
conditions
Neuroscience Institute
650 From Road, Suite 506, 
Paramus, NJ 

Overview

Umer Akbar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Akbar is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Akbar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in RI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

University of Florida College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
Humana
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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Locations

Neuroscience Institute
650 From Road, Suite 506, Paramus, NJ 7652.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Umer Akbar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Umer Akbar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Umer Akbar by calling their office at 551-996-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Umer Akbar a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Umer Akbar is classified as an Elite 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. Umer Akbar specialize in?

While Dr. Umer Akbar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Umer Akbar accept my insurance?

Dr. Umer Akbar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 551-996-8100 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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