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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a family medicine physician in Chicago, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3017 N Ashland Ave Apt 1N Chicago, IL 60657

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhter

4.8

16 ratings
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About Me

care philosophy

My first priority is my patient. I want my patient to feel comfortable so I can deliver best care. I and my patient work together to accomplish a desired goal. My principle roll is to provide the patient with accurate information about their condition or diagnosis.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Dow Medical

    Medical School
  • Adamjee

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Wisconsin

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Wayne St U/nrth Oakland Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Urdu

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Locations

Practice

R & W Medical Center3017 N Ashland Ave Apt 1N Chicago, IL 60657
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

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  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

    300 Randall Rd
    Geneva, IL 60134
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    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

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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 home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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 home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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