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Who is Dr. Akhtar, Neurologist in Orlando, FL?
Dr. Shaheda Akhtar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Orlando, FL. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Akhtar graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital and completed her residency at John Umstead Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; John Umstead Hosp, Psychiatry. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (407) 275-2203.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: John Umstead Hosp, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; John Umstead Hosp, Psychiatry | John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program
Medical School: Mgm Med Coll- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya- Indore- Mp- India | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shaheda Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Akhtar treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Hypomania
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar with mild mania
- Hypomanic bipolar
- Bipolar II disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F310: Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Chronic PTSD
- Long-term Trauma Stress
- Complex PTSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4312: Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shaheda Akhtar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhtar's office.
Does Dr. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
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 1689605503.
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. Shaheda Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Neurologist near Orlando, FL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
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No, Akhtar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Shaheda Akhtar accepting new patients in Orlando, FL?
Yes, Dr. Shaheda Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaheda Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (407) 275-2203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaheda Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (407) 275-2203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shaheda Akhtar have?
Dr. Shaheda Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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