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Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 48
Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD
3.3 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Durham, NC.
Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD
3.3 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 48
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Durham, NC and has 24 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Hospital. Dr. Akhter has experience treating conditions like Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cyst and Hypoglycemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhter received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhter is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Cyst
Hypoglycemia
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Cyst
Hypoglycemia
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Morbid Obesity
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Secondary Hypertension
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Diabetes Counseling
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Chronic Thyroiditis
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Lipedema
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Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Rickets
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Medicaid
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Cofinity PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Wellpath Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
    Tricare
  • Medicaid
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  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Duke Eye Center of South Durham
    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
  2. 2 Duke University
    10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC 27617
  3. 3 Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
  4. 4 Duke Medicine Circle Clinic
    30 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

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3.3
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 29, 2016
I LOVE Dr. Akhter! She is patient, knowledgeable, concise, she genuinely cares for the well being and overall health of her patients, and it shows! She responds quickly when I send her a question or concern. Her bedside manner is second to none! I trust her and would recommend her, absolutely!!!
Dianne F. in Cary, NC — Dec 29, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD is an endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist in Durham, NC and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2000. She specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2000
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  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Akhter frequently treats the following conditions: Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cyst and Hypoglycemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD is affiliated with Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Natasha Akhter, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

    3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

  • Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC