Dr. Afaque Akhtar, MD
Internist
416.7 mi · 409 Wake Chapel Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
At a glance
4.36 stars (22 reviews)
87% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 33 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Dow Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Premier Health Center
4.36
22 reviews
Bedside manner
4.2
Wait time
4.0
Recent reviews
Courteous got straight to topic at hand & how to fix it. Seemed very genuine about helping & even made sure i got $ back bc lady @ front desk filed me under wrong reason for visiting.
September 15, 2016Initials hidden
What I like the most about my visit was that the doctor was very patient and didn't mind taking the time to explain to me what was going on that's been the second doctor in my lifetime then I felt it was genuinely concerned about their patient
August 25, 2016Brenda F.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acid reflux
Lower back pain
Chronic high blood pressure
Arthritis
Pain in joint
Insomnia
Acid reflux
Lower back pain
Chronic high blood pressure
Arthritis
More about Dr. Afaque Akhtar, MD
* Appointments are subject to live schedule availability. The office will be reaching out to confirm appointment time *
Afaque Akhtar MD is a general practitioner licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina. Dr. Akhtar specializes in internal medicine, nephrology, and allopathy & osteopathy and practices medicine at Premier Health Center located at 409 Wake Chapel Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC.
In 1994 Dr. Akhtar Published "Surveillance of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease, Volume 1, Issue 2.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Dow Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Practice
Premier Health Center
Affiliation
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
American College of Physicians
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Background
Languages spoken
English
Urdu
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1053309419
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.36
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.24
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22 reviews
Most relevant
Always very thorough, friendly, and always leave releived if something unusual is going on.
More than 1 year agoCD
Excellent Service.
I would always be a patient with Dr. AKHTAR
August 2, 2016Pauletter H.Verified patient
he does not listen to the patient. he thinks he is always right.
February 26, 2016Romona S.Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Akhtar and his staff is always very pleasant.
More than 1 year agoJT
This doctor was terrible. I had an appointment to verify that my vaccines were up to date for school. He signed off on my paper work saying that everything was fulfilled, but the school came back and said that I needed boosters for two of them.
I had to make another appointment at a different clinic to get my boosters and I almost missed the school's deadline for submitting my medical information, which would have prevented me from attending!
He also tried to charge me for tests that I didn't need. Never going back and I would recommend you look elsewhere before going to this doctor.
January 28, 2018Daniel L.Verified patient
Excellent
June 16, 2017Initials hidden
Courteous got straight to topic at hand & how to fix it. Seemed very genuine about helping & even made sure i got $ back bc lady @ front desk filed me under wrong reason for visiting.
September 15, 2016Initials hidden
What I like the most about my visit was that the doctor was very patient and didn't mind taking the time to explain to me what was going on that's been the second doctor in my lifetime then I felt it was genuinely concerned about their patient
August 25, 2016Brenda F.Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Akhtar was very good. He was very helpful. He gave me a full exam including blood work. He prescribe the medication that I needed. He listened to everything I said and answered every question I asked. I recommend highly recommend him.
July 18, 2016Maria H.Verified patient
One of the comments is totally right on. "He doesn't listen"
On Friday I was so rushed out of there. I stayed up and wrote exactly the little of a Primary Care Doctor I needed. ON my Friday appointment I needed to know if he was going to be my Pain Managament as when I called to make sure that this doctor did all he claims and then asked questions and saving me 15 miles. The main reason I chose was that it was close to my appointment at the pain clinic and this is the 4th new doctor since I have been there. EVERYTHING WAS MY FAULT I WOULD EXPLAIN TRUTHFULLY TO THEM THAT I FORGOT BUT THEN AGAIN I HAD CALLED 2 TIMES BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT AND THEY THEMSELVES COULD HAVE MENTIONED TO BRING IN ALL MY MEDICATIONS I TAKE. WHAT A JOKE THEY HAD SOME MALE NURSE AND SOME GUY IN THERE THAT I GAVE NO PERMISSION TO REVIEW MY FILE. FIRST I HAD ALREADY TOLD THE DOCTOR THAT THE NEW PAIN DOCTOR wrote a SCRIPT THAT THE INSURANCE WOULD NOT APPROVE SINCE HE ADDED A DOSE WHICH WAS I BELEIVE WAS A HAZARD TO ONES HEALTH. WHO DOESNT KNOW ABOUT THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE YOUNGER MALE NURSE TRYED TO ACT ALL SMART BUT NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL AND STARTS READING OFF THE PAIN DOCTORS NAME AND "WOW THOSE ARE ALL DIFFERENT NAMES" NO KIDDING ITS THE SAME PAIN CENTER BUT THEY KEEP FIRING THE DOCTORS BEYONE MY CONTROL. THEN THE MALE WHOEVER HE WAS TAKES MY CHART AND STARTS WITH SOME SMART REMARKS AND BY THAT TIME THEY HAVE ALREADY DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ME BY THOSE REMARKS THAT WERE MADE LIKE ADVIZING ME ON HOW I CANNOT DO THIS AND THAT. I HAVE MANY MANY CURRENT MRI'S. WHEN HE SAID YOU NEED A MRI. I SAID I HAVE ONE THATS JUST 2 MONTHS OLD. SO I DID CALL MY INSURANCE AND WAS TOLD " THEY WILL NOT COVER ANOTHER MRI DUE TO IT ONLY BEING 2 MONTHS OLD AND NO NEW INCIDENT HAPPEND" BACK TO THE DOCTORS IGNORTANT REMARK " OH I READ THE MRI" AND ON PURPOSE I SAID WHICH ONE THE BACK OR THE 2 SHOULDER MRI'S? "I READ ALL OF THEM" WHAT A LIAR!!! I NEVER GAVE HIM THE SHOULDER CURRENT MRI'S" "THE MRI'S YEAH YEAH I LOOK T THEM THEY OK" THEN STARTS ON SOME TRIGLYCERIDES BEIGHN HIGH AND THEN THE MOST IGNORANT REMARK THIS DOCTOR MADE "THE PAIN IS NOTHING YOU NEED TO WORRY WBOUT THESE TRIGYLICERRIDES" WHILE HE HAS KNOWN I RAN OUT OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS FROM DAY ONE" WHEN WAS HE GOING TO ADDRESS THIS" THAT MUST NOT BE IMPORTANT.. I SERIOUSLY PAID THE CO PAY TO BE DISCRIMINITATED AGAINST. WHY WAS I INTERROGATTED WITH SOME UNKNOWN MAN IN THE ROOM VIOLATING THE HIPPA LAW AND THEN VIOLATES THE HIPPA LAW BY READING MY CHART? HE CALLS IN A BUNCH ON MEDICATIONS THAT WERE SO VERY EXPENSIVE THAT MY OLD PRIMARY CARE LET ME USE PATIENT ASSISTANCE AND SAMPLES. I TRYED TO ASK BUT HE ACTS LIKE HE IS ABOVE ME AND IGNORES WHAT I SAY AND HE CAN ONLY SPEAK.. HE THEN COMMENTS ON MY PHYCHATRIC MEDICATIONS THAT I TAKE. THAT COMBINATION I HAVE TAKEND FOR 5 YEARS AND NOT ONE OTHER DOCTOR HAS SAID ANYTHING ABOUT IT OR IF THERE WAS SOME SORT OF CONFLICTION BETWEEN MEDICATIONS THEN IT SHOULD BE BROUGHT UP. IF HE WAS A TRUE HUMAN BEING INSTEAD OF TRYING TO FIND FAULT IN ME. HE SHOULD LEARN THE DEFINITION OF BEING PROFESSIONAL AND NOT BRING UP MY PAST SINCE THAT INVOLVES MY PAST TRAUMA.. AND ALSO THAT GUY HE HAD IN THERE AFTER I TOLD HIM WHY I WAS DISABLED HE WANTED TO CONTINUE MORE TO FIND OUT. OH AND FOR THE PAIN WOW DOES IT HURT TO EVEN GET UP AND MOVE MY ARMS. "BUT ITS NO BIG DEAL"
March 22, 2016Giovanni P.Verified patient
Dr and staff are very nice. They just need to have processes in place regarding patient arrival and security. Also the wait was too long.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Was pleased with the Doctors thorough exam, sometimes though it was a little hard to understand him due to his accent and that he is very soft spoken.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Akhtar is an excellent doctor. Understand very well the patient.
We wish we didn't have to wait so long to be seen. We recommend him to others.
More than 1 year agoLA
Very satisfied
More than 1 year agoRS
Very satisfied
More than 1 year agoNS
My visits have always been pleasant, informative and professional. My doctor and his staff have always been caring and take the time with you as needed.
More than 1 year agoPS
It went well.
More than 1 year agoLE
Great
More than 1 year agoRH
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
April 4, 2016Gloria N.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoCG
Which hospital is Dr. Afaque Akhtar affiliated with?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Afaque Akhtar work with?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar works with Premier Health Center.
Where is Dr. Afaque Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar's office is located at 409 Wake Chapel Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526.
Which board certifications does Dr. Afaque Akhtar have?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Afaque Akhtar?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Afaque Akhtar on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Afaque Akhtar speak?
Dr. Afaque Akhtar speaks English and Urdu.
How do patients rate Dr. Afaque Akhtar in reviews?
22 patients have reviewed Dr. Afaque Akhtar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.36/5. They have a 4.24/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.