Dr. Anjad Akhtar D.O.
Emergency Physician
6701 159th St Tinley Park IL, 60477About
Dr. Anjad Akhtar practices Emergency Medicine in Tinley Park, IL. Dr. Akhtar assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Akhtar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1992
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences 1992
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