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Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD

Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD

Hematology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Syed Akhtar, MD is a hematologist in Beaumont, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akhtar has extensive experience in Renal Neoplasms & Resection, Breast Neoplasms, and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Texas Oncology

3010 Harrison St Beaumont, TX 77702
Telehealth available

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(409) 813-1686

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Akhtar specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Akhtar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhtar

4.8

27 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Henry Stewart – Aug 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2024
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Cathy Hillin – Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paula McBride for Myrna Leggitt – Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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R. Jarrell – Nov 29, 2023
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What could be improved
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Oct 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Marie Errington – Dec 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa Shillings – Aug 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oscar Davis – Jul 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jennifer Bland – Feb 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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F.David Claybar – Feb 27, 2021
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We are steadfast in our commitment to our core mission: to bring hope and a better quality of life to our patients. Every patient who entrusts their care to us is unique, and every fight, critical.

biography

Texas Oncology is an independent private practice with more than 500 physicians and 210 locations across the state. Meeting the oncology needs of Texans for more than 35 years, the practice includes Texas Center for Proton Therapy, Texas Breast...read more

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Caritas Carney Hospital|st Barnabas Medical Center|university Tx Med Branch Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • Dow Medical College Karachi

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology-Beaumont3010 Harrison St Beaumont, TX 77702
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Texas Oncology

Jasper2014 S Wheeler St Ste 170 Jasper, TX 75951
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology-Port Arthur2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 205 Port Arthur, TX 77640
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Wed: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tyler County Hospital

    1100 W Bluff St
    Woodville, TX 75979

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

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Dr
    Jasper, TX 75951

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

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

    2830 Calder St
    Beaumont, TX 77702
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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