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Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(12)
3500 5th Ave 4th Floor Pittsburgh PA, 15213
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4/5

About

Dr. Antonio Achkar is a rheumatologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Achkar specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Achkar treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD's Practice location

Practice At 3500 5th Ave 4th Floor

3500 5th Ave 4th Floor -
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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580 S AIKEN AVE -
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
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New patients: 412-682-2434

UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center

117 VIP Dr Suite 120 -
Wexford, PA 15090
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Patient Experience with Dr. Achkar


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Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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