Overview
Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is a Clinical Associate of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the department of Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Akhtar completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago. She went to medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. She worked as a general pediatrician at a FQHC in Pittsburgh for 1 year then moved to Baltimore in 2014 where she completed her pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Johns Hopkins. After fellowship, she spent a year working for Kaiser Permanente as a general pediatrician and also caring for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and endocrine diagnoses. Dr Akhtar’s clinical activities include both diabetes and pediatric endocrinology.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Precocious Puberty, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
Dr. Akhtar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Locations
10700 Charter Drive, Suite 140, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21044
200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akhtar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yasmin Akhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yasmin Akhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yasmin Akhtar by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yasmin Akhtar a top-rated expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is classified as an Experienced expert for Short Stature (Growth 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. Yasmin Akhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Precocious Puberty, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Yasmin Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Yasmin Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Addison's DiseaseDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypogonadismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.