Dr. Haroon Akhtar M.D.
Family Practitioner
610 9th Ave Brunswick MD, 21716About
Dr. Haroon Akhtar is a family practitioner practicing in Brunswick, MD. Dr. Akhtar specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Akhtar possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College 1998
Lahore Medical and Dental College 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Neck Pain
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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