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Dr. IQBAL AKHTER, MD

Chronic disease
Accepting patients

Telehealth platform

Teladoc

Session types

Video & Phone

Languages

English

Call to book

(618) 242-4626

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About

Dr. Iqbal Akhter is an Internal Medicine and Rheumatology specialist dedicated to helping patients with complex chronic conditions achieve better health outcomes through virtual care. She works with individuals managing diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders, providing comprehensive long-term disease management from the convenience of home-based telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhter's patient-centered approach focuses on symptom control, medication optimization, and lifestyle modifications tailored to each patient's unique medical history and goals.

Services offered

Dr. Akhter provides comprehensive telehealth management for patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. During virtual consultations, she conducts thorough assessments of symptoms, reviews lab work and imaging results, adjusts medications as needed, and develops personalized treatment plans that integrate medical therapy with lifestyle strategies. She specializes in helping patients optimize disease control, prevent complications, and navigate the complexities of managing multiple chronic conditions simultaneously. Typical sessions involve detailed discussions about current symptoms, medication effectiveness, dietary and exercise habits, and adjustments to therapy based on clinical response and patient goals.

Specialties

Type 2 diabetes managementType 1 diabetes managementHypertension controlHeart disease and cardiac conditionsRheumatoid arthritisLupus and SLEThyroid disordersChronic kidney disease

Practicing in (remote)

IL

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