Dr. Sana Akbar M.D., Internist
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Dr. Sana Akbar M.D.

Internist | Hypertension Specialist

3/5(5)
PO Box 9165 4th Floor, Room 4093 Morgantown West Virginia, 26506
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About

Dr. Sana Akbar is an internist practicing in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Akbar specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Akbar provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Ross University School of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

NephrologyHypertension

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor, University of West Virginia -
  • Associate professor of medicine - nephrology WVU - 2017

Awards

  • Golden key national honor society   
  • Phi Beta Kappa   

Fellowships

  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (Nephrology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology, West Virginia Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Good Training, Strong Family Support, Good Mentors

Areas of research

  • Acute kidney injury

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, Family Time

Favorite professional publications

  • Kidney International and Nature Reviews Nephrology

Areas of research

Acute kidney injury

Hypertension

Dr. Sana Akbar M.D.'s Practice location

PO Box 9165 4th Floor, Room 4093 -
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
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New patients: 304-293-2551, 304-598-4800
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Patient Experience with Dr. Akbar


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Dr. Sana Akbar M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist 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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