Dr. Afaque Akhtar is an internist in Dunn, NC. He diagnoses & treats a host of diseases & ailments in adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Afaque Akhtar is accepting new patients at this office.
(919) 557-5540
731 Tilghman Drive, Dunn, NC 28334-5507
Yes, Dr. Afaque Akhtar is accepting new patients at this office.
(919) 557-5540
409 Wake Chapel Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-1956
Dr. Afaque Akhtar graduated from Other in 1989.
Dr. Akhtar has three offices in North Carolina where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Palliative Care and Pain Management.
Dr. Akhtar works with nine doctors including Dr. Ibrahim Oudeh and Dr. Josette Maria.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Akhtar specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Akhtar can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Akhtar creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Akhtar will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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MD • 1989
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Akhtar, but only those who participate in Medicare.