Dr. Ghulam Akbar, MD, Allentown, PA | Cardiologist

About Dr. Ghulam Akbar

I believe in patient-oriented medical care. My goal is to provide detailed education about your condition and help you make decisions based on the most recent available medical literature and guidelines. Empathetic care and family support contribute to a speedy recovery. I want to assure you and your family that I will put my best efforts into applying my skills, experience, advancing and ever-changing technologies, and my judgment to get you back to your routine life. I became a doctor to help heal those who are ailing. I earned my Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Nishtar Medical University. I completed my residency in Internal Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, followed by fellowships in Nephrology at Lankenau Hospital and in Cardiovascular Disease at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Away from patient care, I volunteer to give health education lectures to the community. Outside of my work, I greatly enjoy traveling, sightseeing, and spending time with my wife and three children.

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Areas of expertise

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

Coronary Artery Disease

Intermittent racing heartbeat (PSVT)

Heart failure

Circulation problems except heart attack

Heart valve disorders

Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

Coronary Artery Disease

Intermittent racing heartbeat (PSVT)

Heart failure

Circulation problems except heart attack

Office locations

LVPG (1 of 2)

106 S Claude A. Lord Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901

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LVPG (2 of 2)

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Ste 300, Allentown, PA 18103

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Education and background

Practice names

LVPG

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Nishtar Medical University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Lankenau Hospital, Fellowship in Nephrology
Lehigh Valley Health Network, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1578900221

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What practice does Dr. Ghulam Akbar work with?

Dr. Ghulam Akbar works with LVPG.

Where is Dr. Ghulam Akbar's office located?

Dr. Ghulam Akbar has 2 office locations, including in Allentown and Pottsville, view full addresses on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ghulam Akbar have?

Dr. Ghulam Akbar is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ghulam Akbar?

Dr. Ghulam Akbar frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Cardiology Consultation , High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, New Patient Visit, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ghulam Akbar on their profile.