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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
4.2 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 59
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.

About

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Dow Medical College in 1989 and completed a residency at Good Samaritan & Va Hosps-Wright State University.They currently practice at Lutheran Medical Group and are affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Dupont Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    HealthSync-IN POS
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    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Silver HealthSync-IN HMO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
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Locations

  1. 1 Indiana Medical Associates LLC
    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  2. 2 Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC
    3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar
4.2
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 01, 2023
I am very happy with my experiences with dr Akbar and his staff (Rita is always very kind and helpful). He takes his time at every appointment and is great at answering all of my questions! I highly recommend him!
— Apr 01, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Fort Wayne, IN and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College in 1989. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1989
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Internship

Internship
  • Wright State University
    1993
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan & Va Hosps-Wright State University
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Dupont Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN