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Dr. Reza Akhtar, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Oakhurst, NJ
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Reza Akhtar, MD

Dr. Reza Akhtar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Oakhurst, NJ. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Akhtar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Akhtar works at Practice in Oakhurst, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroptosis, Gallstones and Bile Duct Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Shore Gastroenterology Associates PC
    1907 State Route 35 Ste 1, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 517-0060

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  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Monmouth Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Gastroptosis
Gallstones
Bile Duct Obstruction
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Sphingolipidosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Pseudocyst Drainage
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Enteral Stenting
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Stenting
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Interventional Endoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Nerve Blocks
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Stenting
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Reza Akhtar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1629195748
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / NEW BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Reza Akhtar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akhtar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Akhtar has seen patients for Gastroptosis, Gallstones and Bile Duct Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akhtar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Akhtar. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akhtar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Akhtar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Akhtar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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