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Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM
4.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 48
Fort Lee, NJ
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Overview

Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM works in Fort Lee, NJ as a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist.
They are board certified in Foot Surgery. At present, Dr. Akhtar has received an average rating of 4.4 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. They are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Akhtar also speaks Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Akhtar practices at Reds Ankle & Foot Associates in Fort Lee, NJ.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1636 Parker Ave Ste 3, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

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4.4
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Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Akhtar completed surgery on both my feet for plantar fasciitis and hammer toes. Very happy. I can now walk without any pain. Great doctor and staff!
Cindy — Jul 29, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
Interventional Pain Medicine
Wound & Burn Care
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
Dermatology
Podiatry
Podiatry Sports Medicine
Podiatric Surgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Foot Surgery
Board Certifications
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Dr. Affan Akhtar, DPM accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Akhtar accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akhtar accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Akhtar speaks Spanish and Urdu. See Dr. Akhtar's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Akhtar has a star rating of 4.4/5 and has been reviewed 14 times.

Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Foot Surgery.

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