Dr. Irme Akhtar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4320 Wornall Road Suite 208 Kansas City MO, 64111About
Dr. Akhtar earned her degree from King Edward Medical College, a prestigious institute for healthcare education in Pakistan. In 1997, she relocated to the United States and completed an Internal Medic ...
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
Fellowships
- Med/Nephrology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 2003
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