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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a pediatrician in Knoxville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities East Tennessee Children's Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1128 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 230 Knoxville, TN 37909
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akhter specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Akhter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhter

3.5

21 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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
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Feb 04, 2021
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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
Helpful
Ellen – Jan 13, 2020
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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
Helpful
Johnna Murray in Knoxville, TN – Mar 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Amanda in KNOXVILLE – Apr 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Erica in Knoxville – Mar 29, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Erica in Knoxville, TN – Jun 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Jun 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Apr 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Julie in Rutledge, TN – Mar 17, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Feb 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
K. Bailey in Knoxville, TN – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a pediatrician in Knoxville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities East Tennessee Children's Hospital...read more
  • Pediatrics

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

  • Dow Medical College Karachi

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Summit Medical Group PLLC1128 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 230 Knoxville, TN 37909
1

Practice

Pediatric Consultants at Cedar Bluff9333 Park West Blvd Ste 104 Knoxville, TN 37923
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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