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Dr. Gloria Akan, MD

Allergy & Immunology
3.9 (14)
Map Pin Small Columbia, MD
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gloria Akan, MD

Dr. Gloria Akan, MD is an Allergy & Immunology Specialist in Columbia, MD. They specialize in Allergy & Immunology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from University Of Wisconsin Medical School and is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Anne Arundel Medical Center and Howard County General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akan an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Akan works at Practice in Columbia, MD with other offices in Glen Burnie, MD, Odenton, MD and Laurel, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Allergic Rhinitis and Animal Allergies 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. Akan's Office Locations

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    Office
    11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 101, Columbia, MD 21044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 760-8840
  2. 2
    Entaa Care - Glen Burnie
    802 Landmark Dr Ste 119, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 760-8840
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    1132 Annapolis Rd Ste 106, Odenton, MD 21113 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 760-8840
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    14201 Laurel Park Dr Ste 115, Laurel, MD 20707 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 760-8840

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  • UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
  • Anne Arundel Medical Center
  • Howard County General Hospital

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    About Dr. Gloria Akan, MD

    Specialties
    • Allergy & Immunology
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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1831155761
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University Of Wisconsin Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
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    Dr. Gloria Akan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Akan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Akan has seen patients for Allergic Rhinitis and Animal Allergies, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Akan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akan.

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