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Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD

Psychiatry
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD

Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Norton, MA. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Addiction Medicine. They graduated from PATNA UNIVERSITY / PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE.

Dr. Akhter works at Norton Health Care in Norton, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Opioid Dependence along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Akhter's Office Locations

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    Norton Health Care
    87 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 285-8550
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    85 E Main St Ste B, Norton, MA 02766 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 930-1927

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    About Dr. Aafaque Akhter, MD

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    • Psychiatry
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    • 29 years of experience
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    • PATNA UNIVERSITY / PATNA MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    • Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry
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