Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD
Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids and Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.
Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa
202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403Make an Appointment
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Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center Anamosa, a highly rated hospital.
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| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 9% | 9% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Akhtar to family and friends is 4.5348835 out of 5
About Me
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I am an experienced, caring and trustworthy specialist in the evaluation and treatment of muscle, joint, and bone problems. My focus and goal is to help you find what is causing your symptoms and then helping you towards a solution- whether it...read morebiography
Dr. Akhtar has over 12 years of experience with the evaluation and treatment of muscle, bone, and joint disorders. His focus and goal is to help you find what is causing your symptoms and then helping you towards a solution- whether it does or...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Hospital, 2009Michigan State University
Residency Hospital, 2008Michigan State University
Internship Hospital, 2004Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical School, 2003University Of Pennsylvania
1997Rutgers University
Undergraduate School, 1996
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
89%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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