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Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD

Psychiatry* Age 56
Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Norton, MA.
Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD
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Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD

Psychiatry* Age 56
Norton, MA
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Norton, MA.

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Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Norton, MA and has 30 years experience. They graduated from PATNA UNIVERSITY / PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akhter is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Marijuana Addiction
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Cocaine Addiction
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    87 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766
  2. 2 Norton Health Care PC
    85 E Main St # A, Norton, MA 02766
  3. 3 Office
    821 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

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Aug 13, 2016
He is an amazing man, he saved me life!
Ally D. in Billerica, MA — Aug 13, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Norton, MA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PATNA UNIVERSITY / PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1994. He specializes in Psychiatry.
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  • PATNA UNIVERSITY / PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1994
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  • Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhter's profile.

Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY