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Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (36)
Map Pin Small Saginaw, MI
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS

Dr. Waheed Akbar, MB BS is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saginaw, MI. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from King Edward Medical College and is affiliated with Ascension St Joseph Hospital and Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Akbar, completed a residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Akbar an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Akbar works at Ascension Medical Group - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Saginaw, MI with other offices in Tawas City, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Akbar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ascension Medical Group - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    4677 Towne Centre Rd Fl 2, Saginaw, MI 48604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 790-6719
  2. 2
    Raana Akbar MD
    4701 Towne Centre Rd Ste 303, Saginaw, MI 48604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 790-6719
  3. 3
    Ascension St. Joseph Bone & Joint Center
    110 Beech St # B, Tawas City, MI 48763 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (989) 362-9859
  4. 4
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    4677 Towne Centre Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 298-9888

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  • Ascension St Joseph Hospital
  • Ascension St. Mary's Hospital

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Foot Fracture
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447255971
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ny Ortho Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Booth Memorial Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • King Edward Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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