background
background
Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD

Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD

Medical Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD is a medical oncologist in Greer, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

340 Medical Pkwy # 100 Greer, SC 29650

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Akbar is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akbar specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT

Get better prescription prices

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Akbar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akbar

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
25%
25%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Leon W. Calhoun in Centerville, GA – Aug 20, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra K Brockel in O Fallon, MO – May 05, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Akbar?

About Me

biography

Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD is a medical oncologist in Greer, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Medical Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emory University

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Cancer Centers of the Carolinas340 Medical Pkwy # 100 Greer, SC 29650
1
Aurora Health Center4061 Old Peshtigo Rd Marinette, WI 54143
2

Practice

NSH Cancer Institute Professional Services G LLC308 Coliseum Dr Ste 120 Macon, GA 31217
3
Georgia Cancer Specialists I PC624 W Martin Luther King Jr Dr Milledgeville, GA 31061
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28203
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Murray-Calloway County Hospital

    803 Poplar St
    Murray, KY 42071

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality