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Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO
Dermatology* Age 56
Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO

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Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO

Dermatology* Age 56
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO is a Dermatologist in Plantation, FL.
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Dr. Akhtar graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at Broward General Medical Center. Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO is a Dermatologist in Plantation, FL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Akhtar currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Dr. Akhtar has experience treating conditions like Hair Loss, Telogen Effluvium, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Alopecia, Intertrigo, Rash, Athlete's Foot, Contact Dermatitis, Nail Infection, Lichen Planus, Rosacea and Ringworm among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Akhtar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhtar is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hair Loss
Telogen Effluvium
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hair Loss
Telogen Effluvium
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Alopecia
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Intertrigo
Rash
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Athlete's Foot
Contact Dermatitis
Nail Infection
Lichen Planus
Rosacea
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Ringworm
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Vasculitis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Psoriasis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Vitiligo
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Birthmark
Actinic Keratosis
Acne
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Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Skin Ulcer
Wart Freezing
Hypertrophic Scar
Warts
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Excision of Skin Lesion
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Skin Cancer
Folliculitis
Boil
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Tinea Versicolor
Varicose Eczema
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Shingles
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Itchy Skin
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Dry Skin
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Onychomycosis
Keloid Scar
Varicose Veins
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hidradenitis
Lipomas
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cold Sore
Spider Veins
Jock Itch
Hives
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Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Granuloma of Skin
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne Keloid
Angioedema
Bedsores
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Berloque Dermatitis
Bullous Pemphigoid
Burn Injuries
Callus
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chickenpox
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Darier Disease
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatographic Urticaria
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Erythema Multiforme
Excessive Sweating
Face Hyperhidrosis
Flexural Eczema
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Guttate Psoriasis
Hand and Foot Hyperhidrosis
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Impetigo
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Ingrown Nail
Lupus
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Lymphadenopathy
Lymphangioma
Melanoma
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Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nonbullous Erythema Multiforme
Nonbullous Impetigo
Onychogryphosis
Parapsoriasis
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pilonidal Cyst
Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Psoriatic Arthritis
Scabies
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Scleroderma
Second-Degree Burns
Skin Discoloration
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Sunburn
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Tinea Manus
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation
Skin Tag Removal

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Locations

  1. 1 Skin and Cancer Associates
    261 N University Dr Ste 720, Plantation, FL 33324
  2. 2 Office
    17170 Royal Palm Blvd, Weston, FL 33326

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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhtar's profile.

Dr. Akhtar frequently treats the following conditions: Hair Loss, Telogen Effluvium, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Alopecia, Intertrigo, Rash, Athlete's Foot, Contact Dermatitis, Nail Infection, Lichen Planus, Rosacea and Ringworm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Asfa Akhtar, DO holds board certification in Dermatology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Dermatology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Palmetto General Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Broward General Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cleveland Clinic Hospital

    3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL

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