Dr. Syed Shah ali Akbar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14752 Northline Rd Southgate MI, 48195About
Dr. Syed Akbar is a nephrologist practicing in Southgate, MI. Dr. Akbar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Akbar most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Provider Details
Internships
- Henry Ford Hospital
Fellowships
- Henry Ford Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Society of Nephrology, Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan State Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- 4 Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
Taking Care of Patients, Listening, and Making Sure they Get the Best Care Possible.
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Nephrology, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American College of Physicians
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