Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD
Dr. Naeem Akhtar, MD is a psychiatrist in Lexington, KY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Government Medical College Chandigarh, Punjab University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Joseph Hospital and Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1351 Newtown Pike Bldg 5 Lexington, KY 40511Make an Appointment
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New York University
Residency HospitalUniversity Of The Punjab / Punjab Medical College
Undergraduate SchoolRichmond University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2005Government Medical College Chandigarh, Punjab University
Medical School, 1983
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- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
82%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean5% higher than the national average
Compare with other Psychiatrists
Compare Dr. Akhtar with our nearby Psychiatrists at Saint Joseph Hospital.
Make an appointment at Saint Joseph Hospital today at
(859) 215-7403.