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Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD
3.8 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Madera, CA.
Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Madera, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Madera, CA.

About

Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Madera, CA and has 49 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / PUNJAB MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at California Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gastritis and Unexplained Weight Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhtar received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gastritis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Constipation
Gastritis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Cirrhosis
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Ulcer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Reflux Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 California Gastroenterology Associates
    451 E Almond Ave Ste 105, Madera, CA 93637
  2. 2 California Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening LLC
    7121 N Whitney Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar
3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Jan 25, 2022
Doctor Akhtar, before procedure asked what problems , he wanted to be well informed with my symptoms,
M. Franco — Jan 25, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / PUNJAB MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gastritis and Unexplained Weight Loss. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Agnes Medical Center

    1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA