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Dr. Nusrath Akhtar, MD
Pediatrician
6840 S. Main Street Suite 201 Downers Grove IL, 60516About
Dr. Nusrath Akhtar is a pediatrician practicing in Downers Grove, IL. 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.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
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Dr. Nusrath Akhtar, MD's Expert Contributions
Are gas relief drops safe for newborns?
Yes READ MORE
My son has pain near his lung?
This may be a muscular pain if your child has no other problems and this started as a new problem. See your local MD for confirmation. READ MORE
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Learning Disabilities
- Allergic Reaction
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
Dr. Nusrath Akhtar, MD's Practice location
Practice At 6840 S. Main Street Suite 201
6840 S. Main Street Suite 201 -Downers Grove, IL 60516Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Maria J Janecek D.O.6840 S. Main Street Downers Grove IL 60516
- Dr. Emilio Cabana M.D.6840 S. Main Street Downers Grove IL 60516
- Dr. Kerry V Sheehan D.O.6800 Main St Downers Grove IL 60516
- Dr. John Cabana M.D.6840 S. Main Street Downers Grove IL 60516
- Dr. John L Webb M.D.6800 Main St Downers Grove IL 60516
- Dr. Stephen Roth M.D.412 63rd St Downers Grove IL 60516
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3815 HIGHLAND AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515