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Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD

Neurology*

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, MD is a neurologist in Chicago, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pennsylvania Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is accepting new patients.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

259 E Erie St Ste 2450 Chicago, IL 60611

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akhtar specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

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care philosophy

I believe in a multidisciplinary approach to treating neurologic disorders. My job is to provide outstanding clinical care tailored to patients' needs and based upon the latest scientific discoveries and medical breakthroughs. Patients should have accu

biography

Rizwan Akhtar, MD, PhD is an as assistant professor of Neurology in the Division of Movement Disorders. His clinical interests include Parkinson's disease, dystonia, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration...read more
  • Neurology

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Regenstein Center for Neurological Care259 E Erie St Ste 2450 Chicago, IL 60611
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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