
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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
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.
Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic
Andrew Dauber, MD, MMSc, is the chief of endocrinology at Children’s National Hospital. As a pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Dauber works in all areas of pediatric endocrinology, but specializes in studying and treating growth disorders. Dr. Dauber has published more than 65 studies and regularly speaks at international pediatric endocrinology conferences, discussing a variety of topics, including clinical clues to identify rare genetic growth conditions, genetic factors that influence height and the timing of puberty, as well as novel genetic disorders that he has helped identify. He is the recipient of the 2020 Richard E. Weitzman Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award from the Endocrine Society for successfully applying innovative genetic technologies to pediatric endocrinology. With a medical degree and a Master’s of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Dauber finds it natural to merge academic research with its clinical counterparts to accelerate cutting-edge treatment and multidisciplinary care. He is currently working with pediatric health centers to integrate genomics into patient registries and electronic health records, harnessing large data sets, including whole-exome sequences, to help clinicians identify and treat high-risk patients. Over the next few years, Dr. Dauber will create an endocrinology research program at Children’s National, transforming the type of care that children with endocrine disorders receive. This will make it easier for parents to find comprehensive resources for rare conditions, thyroid problems, growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Dauber also has experience with guiding joint infrastructures and engines of innovation. Previously, he served as the program director and director of translational research at the interdisciplinary Cincinnati Center for Growth Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Additionally, he was the director of their Genomics First for Undiagnosed Diseases Program and guided medical residents and fellows as an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati. He held similar roles as the assistant medical director for the clinical research unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and as an assistant professor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dauber holds board certifications in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology from the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an active member of and has received several awards and honors from the Endocrine Society, Pediatric Endocrine Society, European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and the Society for Pediatric Research. Dr. Dauber is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypochondroplasia, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Precocious Puberty. Dr. Dauber is board certified in Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007. Dr. Dauber is currently accepting new patients.
Children's National Hospital
Alison Boyce is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Boyce is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteitis Fibrosa, Fibrous Dysplasia, Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Splenectomy. Dr. Boyce is currently accepting new patients.
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Rachel Gafni is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gafni is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Osteomalacia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Malnutrition, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Gafni is currently accepting new patients.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yasmin Akhtar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Stature (Growth Disorders). You can view a list of Dr. Yasmin Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- 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).
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypogonadismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Low Blood SugarDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Newborn Low Blood SugarDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Akhtar isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
