39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Medical Oncologist in Santa Rosa, CA?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Rosa, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Akhtar graduated from Lahore Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Westchester Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (707) 571-4000.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Westchester Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program
Medical School: Lahore Medical and Dental College | Punjab Medical College
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Shafqat Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Akhtar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Akhtar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shafqat Akhtar may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 571-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Santa Rosa, CA?
Dr. Akhtar in Santa Rosa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar's Primary Practice
401 Bicentennial Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 571-4000
What is Dr. Akhtar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700960788.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhtar
What is Dr. Shafqat Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Medical Oncologist near Santa Rosa, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Shafqat Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Community Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shafqat Akhtar accepting new patients in Santa Rosa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shafqat Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shafqat Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (707) 571-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shafqat Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (707) 571-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shafqat Akhtar have?
Dr. Shafqat Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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