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Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Macon, GA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD

Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Macon, GA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akbar an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Akbar works at Practice in Macon, GA with other offices in Milledgeville, GA, Marinette, WI and Murray, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Akbar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nsh Cancer Institute Professional Services G LLC
    308 Coliseum Dr Ste 120, Macon, GA 31217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 745-6130
  2. 2
    Georgia Cancer Specialists I PC
    624 W Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 453-1806
  3. 3
    Aurora Health Center
    4061 Old Peshtigo Rd, Marinette, WI 54143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 582-3622
  4. 4
    Murray-calloway County Hospital
    803 Poplar St, Murray, KY 42071 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 762-1597

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  • Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital

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Colorectal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Anemia
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Breast Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
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Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
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Male Breast Carcinoma
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Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
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Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
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    About Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1396772117
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Farooq Akbar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akbar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Akbar has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akbar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Akbar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akbar.

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