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Dr. Umer Akbar, MD

Neurology* Age 41
Dr. Umer Akbar, MD
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Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Providence, RI.
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Dr. Umer Akbar, MD

Neurology* Age 41
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Providence, RI. They graduated from Medical University of the Americas. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Dystonia and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akbar received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dystonia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Dystonia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Dystonia
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Parkinson's Disease
Migraine
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Tremor
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Cerebral Palsy
Cranial Trauma
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Induced Dystonia
Dysphagia
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Embolic Stroke
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Meningoencephalitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Parkinsonism
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Stroke
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Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Botulinum Toxin Injection
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Management Services
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthMate Coast to Coast PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-6528
  2. 2 Louise Wilcox Als Clinic
    110 Lockwood St Fl 5, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-3032
  3. 3 Miriam Hospital
    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 793-7245
  4. 4 Office
    117 Ellenfield St Ste 101, Providence, RI 02905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-8795

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar
4.2
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 07, 2023
I had a great experience with Dr Akbar today. I was impressed by his thoroughness and professionalism.
— Feb 07, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is a neurology specialist in Providence, RI. He specializes in Neurology.
Biography
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Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of the Americas
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Dystonia and All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Umer Akbar, MD is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Umer Akbar, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI