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Dr. Sultana Akhter, MD
Overview of Dr. Sultana Akhter, MD
Dr. Sultana Akhter, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Mesa, AZ. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 9 years of experience. They graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Banner Baywood Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Akhter an average 2.6 star rating.
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Dr. Akhter's Office Locations
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Banner Baywood Medical Center6644 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206 Directions (480) 321-3900
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Ocotillo Internal Medicine Associates245 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224 Directions (480) 895-5870
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Banner Heart Hospital6750 E Baywood Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206 Directions (480) 854-5000
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Gilbert Internal Medicine LLC3503 S Mercy Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297 Directions (480) 895-5870
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Sarcoidosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sleep Apnea
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Tinnitus
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Wheezing
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Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Specialties*
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Years of Experience
- 9 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
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Medical Education
- TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
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