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Duke Endocrinology and Bone Densitometry Clinic30 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 1A, Durham, NC 27710 map
An endocrinologist in Durham, Dr. Natasha Akhter diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Duke Endocrinology and Bone Densitometry Clinic
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Natasha S. Akhter is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
30 Duke Medicine Circle, Clinic 1A, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Natasha Akhter graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1999 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago from 2003 to 2006. She then completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at University of Illinois at Chicago from 2006 to 2008.
Dr. Akhter has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Endocrinology.
Dr. Akhter works with nine doctors including Dr. Nicole Jelesoff and Dr. John Guyton.
Specialty
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Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Akhter can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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King Edward Medical University
MD • 1999
Residency
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2003 - 2006
Fellowship
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University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism • 2006 - 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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