Aisha Akhtar, FASCRS

Aisha Akhtar, FASCRS

Proctologist
3811 E Bell Rd #112, 112, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Aisha Akhtar is a board-certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon and General Surgeon who provides colorectal, anorectal, and pelvic floor care to patients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale, Arizona. Her professional identity is listed in the official CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System under NPI 1316314909. Patients and referring clinicians may review her public NPI record through the CMS NPI Registry. Dr. Akhtar earned her medical degree from Army Medical College in Pakistan and practiced as a board-certified general surgeon before relocating to the United States. She subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, General Surgery training at Saint Agnes Hospital, and a Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery — Certified; initial certification year 2023; participating in continuing certification American Board of Surgery — Certified in General Surgery and meeting continuing certification requirements Her clinical philosophy is centered on evidence-based care, careful diagnosis, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment planning. She discusses appropriate nonoperative and operative options with each patient and recommends treatment according to the diagnosis, severity of disease, patient preferences, and expected risks and benefits.

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About Aisha Akhtar

Dr. Aisha Akhtar is a board-certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon and General Surgeon who provides colorectal, anorectal, and pelvic floor care to patients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale, Arizona. Her professional identity is listed in the official CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System under NPI 1316314909. Patients and referring clinicians may review her public NPI record through the CMS NPI Registry. Dr. Akhtar earned her medical degree from Army Medical College in Pakistan and practiced as a board-certified general surgeon before relocating to the United States. She subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, General Surgery training at Saint Agnes Hospital, and a Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery — Certified; initial certification year 2023; participating in continuing certification American Board of Surgery — Certified in General Surgery and meeting continuing certification requirements Her clinical philosophy is centered on evidence-based care, careful diagnosis, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment planning. She discusses appropriate nonoperative and operative options with each patient and recommends treatment according to the diagnosis, severity of disease, patient preferences, and expected risks and benefits.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical removal of colon
Surgical removal of colon

Other popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
Rectal Carcinoid Tumor
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Abdominal Pain
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Gallstones

Office location

Aisha Akhtar - MD, FASCRS, FACS, FCPS
3811 E Bell Rd #112, 112, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Army Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center, Fellowship in Oncology
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center Emergency Room, Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Saint Agnes Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Residency in Surgery
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Internship in General Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1316314909

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Aisha Akhtar's office is located at 3811 E Bell Rd #112, Phoenix, AZ 85032.

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Aisha Akhtar is certified by American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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Aisha Akhtar frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Aisha Akhtar on their profile.

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Aisha Akhtar speaks English.

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