Dr. Akhtar S Khan MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
138 N WOODLAND RD PITTSBURGH PA, 15232About
Dr. Akhtar Khan is a general surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Khan specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Khan provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Khyber Medical College, University Of Peshawar, Pakistan 1993
Khyber Medical College 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Immunodeficiency
- Vascular Disease
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