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Dr. Sajid Akhtar, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sajid Akhtar, MD

Dr. Sajid Akhtar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Augusta, GA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Missouri and is affiliated with Burke Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta, Piedmont McDuffie, Washington County Regional Medical Center and Wills Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akhtar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Akhtar works at Practice in Augusta, GA with other offices in Aiken, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Magnesium Metabolism Disorders, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Vitamin D Deficiency along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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
    Office
    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 105, Augusta, GA 30901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 722-0186
  2. 2
    Fmc Dialysis Services South Augusta
    3206 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA 30906 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 798-5774
  3. 3
    Aiken Dialysis
    775 Medical Park Dr, Aiken, SC 29801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 641-4222

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Burke Medical Center
  • Emanuel Medical Center
  • Piedmont Augusta
  • Piedmont McDuffie
  • Washington County Regional Medical Center
  • Wills Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders

Treatment frequency



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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Proteinuria
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Nausea
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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Tobacco Use Disorder
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Dehydration
Foot Infection
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Sajid Akhtar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1417919952
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Sajid 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 Magnesium Metabolism Disorders, Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Vitamin D Deficiency, 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.

    3 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.

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