Dr. Farooq Akbar is an oncologist in Knoxville. He provides diagnostic and treatment services for patients suffering from all types of cancer.
Yes, Dr. Farooq Akbar is accepting new patients at this office.
(865) 305-8262
1926 Alcoa Highway, Suite 410, Knoxville, TN 37920-1512
Yes, Dr. Farooq Akbar is accepting new patients at this office.
(229) 259-4601
2501 N Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31603-1727
Dr. Farooq Akbar graduated from Other in 1985.
Dr. Akbar has three offices in Tennessee and Georgia where he specializes in Oncology, Hematology / Oncology, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Akbar works with sixty-two doctors including Dr. Gregory Beale and Dr. Curtis Liu.
As an oncologist, Dr. Akbar is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Akbar may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Akbar may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
As a hematologist / oncologist in Tennessee, Dr. Akbar is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Akbar may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Akbar may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
Dr. Akbar is usually the first point of contact for patients searching for general or primary medical care & can recommend patients to a specialist when necessary. As a family doctor in Tennessee, Dr. Farooq Akbar delivers all-encompassing medical treatment for individuals & families. Family medicine doctors may detect, address, & manage a number of diseases, illnesses, & conditions.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Akbar specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Akbar also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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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. Akbar, but only those who participate in Medicare.