Dr. Joseph Akhikar, DMD
Dentist | General Practice
504 Waverly Dr Elgin IL, 60120About
Dr. Akhikar joined 1st Family Dental in 2006. He graduated from Boston university school of dental medicine with High Honors. Dr. Akhikar's post graduate study and residency program in advanced education ...
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