Dr. Yasmin Akhtar D.O.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
1653 W Congress Pkwy Rush Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Akhtar specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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