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Dr. Irme Akhtar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1008 N Main St Sikeston MO, 63801About
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
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
Fellowships
- Med/Nephrology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 2003
Dr. Irme Akhtar MD's Practice location
Practice At 4320 Wornall Road Suite 208
4320 Wornall Road Suite 208 -Kansas City, MO 64111Get Direction
Practice At 1008 N Main St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mowaffaq R Said MD1019 N Main St Sikeston MO 63801
- Dr. Justin Heath Bain D.O.1012 N Main St Sikeston MO 63801
- Dr. Adil Ghaffar M.D.1012 N MAIN ST SIKESTON MO 63801
Nearest Hospitals
ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITYl
4401 WORNALL ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64111CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITALl
2401 GILLHAM ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64108MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTERl
1008 NORTH MAIN ST SIKESTON MO 63801SOUTHEASTHEALTH CENTER OF STODDARD COUNTYl
1200 N ONE MILE RD DEXTER MO 63841