Iqbal Akhter M.D., Rheumatologist
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Iqbal Akhter M.D.

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5611 W. Addison Street Chicago Illinois, 60634

About

Dr. Iqbal Akhter is a cardiologist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Akhter specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Akhter also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Patna Medical College

Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1987

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 61 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Internships

  • University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

Fellowships

  • St. Louis University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Reading, International Relations

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Rheumatology

Iqbal Akhter M.D.'s Practice location

5611 W. Addison Street -
Chicago, Illinois 60634
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1007 S.42ND ST. -
MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864
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New patients: 618-242-4626
Fax: 618-242-4638

Dr. Iqbal Akhter, MD

512 N 42nd St -
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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