Dr. Naheed Akhter
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Downers Grove, IL
52 years experience
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Dr Naheed Akhter recieved her medical degree from University of Pune, India and subsequently completed her residency training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She was the Chief Resident in her final year. She has been in private practice for over 20 yrs. During these years she has recieved many awards and has served as the chairman of the OB/GYN dept.at Hinsdale Hospital where she practices. She has been recognized as one of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists by the consumer Research Council each year, Patients choice Award for 2011 and because of her compassionate carring nature she has won the Compassionate Doctor award for 2011. She is currently one of the few gynecologist trained in the innovative field of da Vinci Robotic Surgery and other Minimally invasive surgeries.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
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English
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Naheed Akhter answered
52 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
3- 4 wks.: Wait till your period date.
A 36-year-old member asked:
Please answer me. Is a pregnancy test two weeks after sex and one week after missed period accurate?
Dr. Naheed Akhter answered
52 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes .: If your periods are regular 28 days cycle.
A 31-year-old member asked:
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52 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
May happen: She could still get a period or skip a cycle. These things happen and is of no concerns unless it is happening all the time. Get her hormones checked ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Akhter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Akhter is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pune, B. J. Medical College, India
Graduated 1968MD
Awards
America's Top OB/GYN by Consumers Research Council each year
Patient's Choice Award 2011
Compassionate Doctor award 2011
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