Dr. Matheena Akhtar M.D.
Pediatrician
2100 Glenwood Ave Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Akhtar was raised in a culture in which young girls pursued higher education to help their community, not to earn a living. As a very young child, Dr. Akhtar wanted to provide valuable humanitarian ...
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1980
Osmania Medical College 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
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