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Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD

Hematology* Age 61
Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD
4.8 (20 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD

Hematology* Age 61
Beaumont, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD works in Beaumont, TX as a Hematology Specialist and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1989. Dr. Akhtar completed a residency at Caritas Carney Hospital|St Barnabas Medical Center|University TX Med Branch Hosps. Dr. Akhtar has has worked on more claims relating to Myeloproliferative Disorders than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Akhtar has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. They are affiliated with CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar practices at Texas Oncology in Beaumont, TX and has additional offices in Jasper, TX and Port Arthur, TX.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
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    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Oncology-Beaumont
    3010 Harrison St, Beaumont, TX 77702
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Jasper
    2014 S Wheeler St Ste 170, Jasper, TX 75951
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Texas Oncology-Port Arthur
    2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 205, Port Arthur, TX 77640
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 13:00

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4.8
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Apr 28, 2024
He is very understanding and takes time to listen to you.
— Apr 28, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Persian
Punjabi
Sindhi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College Karachi
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Caritas Carney Hospital|St Barnabas Medical Center|University TX Med Branch Hosps
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Akhtar accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Akhtar's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Akhtar accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akhtar accepts here.

Dr. Akhtar frequently sees patients for Myeloproliferative Disorders.

Yes, Dr. Akhtar speaks Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. See Dr. Akhtar's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Akhtar has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 20 times.

Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Akhtar has been practicing as a Hematology Specialist for 35 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital
  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

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