Dr. Samina Akhtar M.D.
Pediatrician
3004 Los Milagros Mission TX, 78572About
Dr. Samina Akhtar is a pediatrician practicing in Mission, TX. 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
Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan 1990
Jinnah Sindh Medical University 1993
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Diarrhea
- Flu
- Athlete's Foot
- Pain
- Head Lice
- Scabies
- Strep Throat
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