Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 66
Cardiology*
Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is a cardiology specialist in Goldsboro, NC and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akhtar has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1982. He is affiliated with Wayne Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Akhtar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- No healthcare sanctions
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- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Specialties*
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
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Board Certifications
E Carolina University School of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases St Mary'S Hosp-Unity Health Sys, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital
Park Ridge Hospital - St Marys Campus
Residency Hospital
Royal Wigan,Preston,Wythenshaw and Hammersmith Hospital,London(Uk)
Internship Hospital
University of California
Medical School
East Carolina University
Fellowship Hospital, 1997
University of Rochester
Fellowship Hospital, 1994
King Edward Medical University
Medical School, 1982
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical School, 1982
Board Certified In Cardiovascular Diseases,Nuclear Cardiology,Cardiac Ct
Mrcp(Uk),Dip.Cardiology(Uk),Facc
- English
- Punjabi
- Urdu
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (919) 734-0033
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What are Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD's office address?
Dr. Akhtar's office is located at 2615 Hospital Rd Ste 300, Goldsboro, NC 27534. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD speak?
Dr. Waheed Akhtar, MD is fluent in 3 languages: English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
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- Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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