Dr. Vaseem Syed Akhtar M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1101 N Parrott Ave Okeechobee FL, 34972About
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar is an oncologist practicing in Okeechobee, FL. Dr. Akhtar specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Akhtar manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1982
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