Dr. Syed Usama Akhtar M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
690 N 14th St 3rd Floor Beaumont TX, 77702About
Dr. Syed Akhtar is an oncologist practicing in Beaumont, TX. Dr. Akhtar specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Akhtar manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1989
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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