Dr. Samin Akhtar, MD
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46 y/o
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Dr. Samin Akhtar, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Independence, MO. She specializes in internal medicine.
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Dr. Akhtar's Experience
Dr. Akhtar's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Internal Medicine
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Akhtar "I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician colleagues and other healthcare professionals to help ensure each patient?s individual healthcare needs are met."
1 Â Specialties
- Internal Medicine
1 Â Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
221 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atherosclerosis
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cluster Headache
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genital Warts
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Impetigo
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Motion Sickness
- Muscle Spasm
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sore Throat
- Spermatocele
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Strep Throat
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trichomoniasis
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Yeast Infections
Less
15 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pregnancy Test
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Thyroid Screening
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
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Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Missouri.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Rawalpindi Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated
- Upmc MckeesportResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Akhtar has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Samin Akhtar, MD
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After the excellent care I received from Dr. Akhtar, my wife and eldest daughter have booked appointments in anticipation of changing their primary care over to Dr. Akhtar. I have never had a physician that spent more time treating, consulting and conversing with me during an office visit.
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John M. Costanza – Sep 07, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Akhtar since November, 2015. She always listens carefully and thoughtfully to my questions and gives me the treatment that I need for the health issue or issues I have.
I recommend Dr. Akhtar because she goes through your medical issues one by one. She relates her...Read More
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Sue Twyman in Independence, Missouri – Feb 23, 2018
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I had the experience of seeing Dr Samin Akhtar recently during a same-day appointment visit. I was very impressed with her perfessional, compassionate, timely and informative care. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a competent and extremely knowledgeable physician.
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2Willa in Independence, MO – Dec 17, 2017
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I took a friend to her appointment with Dr. Akhtar. I was so impressed with dr. Akhtar's caring attitude toward my friend that I immediately booked an appointment for myself. Dr. Akhtar is one of the few doctors I've been to who doesn't seem in a hurry to finish with me and get on to the next...Read More
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3Helen in Independence, MO – Oct 11, 2017
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Dr. Ahktar cares about her patients. She takes care to explain things, answer questions, and ensure the patient understands their condition(s) and options for treatment. She is very thorough. I'm very glad to have her as my primary care doctor.
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2Barbara Corder in Independence, MO – Aug 19, 2017
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Akhtar accepts 31 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Cenpatico Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- HCA Midwest Comp Care
- Healthcare USA
- Homestate Health Plan
- Humana
- MedicareSpecial Needs Plan SNP
- Missouri Care
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- New Directions Behavioral Health
- PHCS
- Preferred Health Professionals
- Premier Group Insurance
- Savility
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
- WellCare
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