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Dr. Nadeem Akhtar, MD

Dr. Nadeem Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Nadeem Akhtar, MD is an internist in Vestavia Hills, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1987. He is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

2816 Columbiana Rd # 102 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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Dr. Akhtar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar

3.8

30 ratings, 8 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Anne Riker – Oct 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Carla R. in Birmingham, AL – Sep 07, 2017
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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
Helpful
Lab girl in Birmingham, AL – Aug 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Former patient. in Hoover – May 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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john k in Birmingham, AL – May 17, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Lisa Easterwood in Meridian, MS – Jan 14, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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M Rodgers in Birmingham, AL – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

"Trying to figure out what ails someone greatly sparks my interest. I take great pride in solving a mystery. I feel that we are on the earth for such a limited amount of time, and that if I can contribute to making my patients' time on earth happier...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Baylor University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • Dow Medical College Karachi

    Medical School, 1987
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  • Urdu

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Locations

Practice

Office2816 Columbiana Rd # 102 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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