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Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD

Pediatrics*
4.8 (12)
Map Pin Small Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD

Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Joliet, IL. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences and is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet. Dr. Akhtar, completed a residency at Columbus Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akhtar an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Akhtar works at Duly Health and Care in Joliet, IL with other offices in New Lenox, IL. 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. Akhtar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Duly Health and Care
    2100 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 60435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 469-9200
  2. 2
    Duly Health and Care
    1870 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 469-9200
  3. 3
    Duly Health and Care - Pediatrics
    1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 240, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 514-2600
    Monday
    13:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
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    1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 240, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 740-1900
  5. 5
    Pediatrics
    2100 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 60435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 725-2121
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    12:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    10:00 - 13:00

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  • Silver Cross Hospital
  • AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet

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    About Dr. Matheena Akhtar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1447296991
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Columbus Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Osmania General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Osmania Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanita Maha Vidhyalaya Hyderabad India
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
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