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Dr. Shazia Akbar MD
Pediatrician
517 W Fm 544 Suite 100 Plano TX, 75094About
Dr. Shazia Akbar is a pediatrician practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Akbar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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