Rizwan S. Akhtar, MD, PhD

Rizwan S. Akhtar, MD, PhD

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Primary Specialty

Movement Disorders

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, University of Alabama School of Medicine - 2007
Internship:
University of Alabama Medical Center - 2008
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2011
Fellowships:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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45 Reviews

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Akhtar is extremely knowledgeable, well researched, thoughtful and attentive

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August 17, 2022

5.0

He was so personable, yet very professional. He always explained what he was doing

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Akhtar is kind, compassionate, a great listener and very patient

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Liked his care and attention, explaining things

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Absolutely loved him! He was so knowledgeable and caring. Spend a lot of time answering questions and explaining things to me.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Explained things very clearly and thoroughly.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He was very empathetic, really cared about the ppmi project and the people. Good rapport with Bailey. He performed a couple of procedures on me and asked a lot of questions and was very professional.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

He was gentle, thorough and even followed up with my care coordinator after I had become lightheaded.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

When Dr. Akhtar questions and listens to me, I feel he is very cognizant of my issues. His expertise helps builds our trust and I have a real sense that he cares about me as a person and really wants to know how I am doing with my Parkinson’s. He is one of your best!

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Profesional

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May 29, 2022

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable. Puts one at ease.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Akhtar is the greatest. He really takes the time to explain in detail what my condition is, and the best ways to treat it.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very thorough , pays attention to every detail. Very pleasant and communicates very well

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May 27, 2022

5.0

He reads chart and really tries to problemSolve with solutions

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Very thoughtful. I appreciate his commitment to explaining things and to getting to the bottom of what’s happening.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

I really enjoyed the consultation. My Dr. was knowledgeable and personable

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Paid attention to my concerns !Very nice experience

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Rizwan is a very compassionate, highly intelligent, and well informed physician.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Great manner about him. Good eye contact, felt connected to him, he asked good questions and provided thoughtful answers. Seemed very competent and profession. Kyle was also excellent in his role.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Receptive, kind and professional and knowledgeable at what he does.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Akhtar was very thorough and thoughtful and willing to reach out to other doctors to discuss my issues.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Spends a lot of time with me during our appointments and is very thorough, He explains my conditions and treatment well.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

he seems interested in me as a person.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

He really listened and he explained his diagnosis to me.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Clear, direct

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Akhtar is kind and empathetic. I feel confident in him.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

Dr Akhtar is so knowledgeable and positive in our interactions. He is very observant and picks up the slightest changes between OFF and ON times. He was able to answer my questions about the research study and about how the process is often difficult to find participants in the window of time. Learning more about the research process was enlightening. Dr Akhtar is amazing!

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Because he is amazing!! He listened, made me feel validated of what I was expressing

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and careful

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Akhtar is a great doctor!! He cares deeply about the care of his patients and is always there to answer questions.

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November 07, 2021

5.0

Also very caring and informative

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Professional and very informative. A great bedside manner and very personable.

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October 26, 2021

5.0

Great communicator

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October 19, 2021

5.0

compassionate, thorough, and great staff

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October 15, 2021

5.0

I feel he is easy to talk with, and most important is that he listens.

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October 13, 2021

5.0

Very nice, professional but friendly and caring.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Very kind and professional. He was warm his interaction and took time to analyze what my Mom was in for and ti explain what was going on.. He made us feel unhurried and comfortable.

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September 10, 2021

5.0

Dr. Akhtar is an awesome doctor!! He spends quality time with me and ensures that I understand my health needs.

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September 02, 2021

5.0

Personable. Spent the time to explain everything in detail

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Excellent communication

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Akhtar was friendly and quite interested in Dick’s condition. He asked about when conditions began, what tests he had done locally, reviewed his test results and disks, reviewed his medications, gave him physical strength tests and discussed his treatment plans and possible conditions. Appointment was for 1 3/4 hours.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and overall great.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

He was thorough, extremely communicative and his level of compassion was obvious.

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  • Vanqua Bio

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