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Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN.
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About Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD

Dr. Akbar graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN and has 37 years experience. Dr. Akbar currently practices at Indiana Medical Associates LLC and is affiliated with Dupont Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Dr. Akbar has experience treating conditions like Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Constipation, Nausea and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Akbar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akbar is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Constipation
Nausea
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Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Chronic Gastritis
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Hypokalemia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Pancreatitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vitamin_Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Cholangitis
Anemia
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Esophagitis
Cirrhosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Biliary Cirrhosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Esophageal Varices
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Colonoscopy
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroptosis
Malnutrition
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Bile Duct Obstruction
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Gastroparesis
Dehydration
Gastric Ulcer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenal Ulcer
Hepatitis C
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Long COVID Disorder
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Catastrophic Pathway-IN
    Pathway-IN HMO-POS
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    Silver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Gold HealthSync-IN HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
    Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync-IN
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    Blue Access-IN
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Gold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMO
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze HealthSync with H.S.A-IN POS
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync-IN POS
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Silver HealthSync-IN HMO
    Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II

Where Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Indiana Medical Associates LLC
    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  2. 2 Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959
  3. 3 Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC
    3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
  4. 4 Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Akbar's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akbar's profile.

Dr. Akbar frequently treats the following conditions: Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Intestinal Diverticulosis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Constipation, Nausea and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD is affiliated with Dupont Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana.

Yes, Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Dow Medical College
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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
  • Wright State University
    1993
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD Practices

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E DuPont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center

    3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL

  • Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

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