Dr. Lisa Akhtar MD, PHD
Pediatrician
225 E CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL, 60611About
Dr. Lisa Akhtar is a pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Akhtar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Akhtar diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Akhtar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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