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Akhtar Ashfaq, MD, Nephrology, Miami, FL

AkhtarAshfaqMDFACP, FASN

Nephrology Miami, FL

Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Hypertension, Renal Metabolism

Senior Vice President, Clinical R&D and Medical Affairs, OPKO Renal, Division of OPKO Pharmaceuticals, Miami, Florida

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  • Office

    4400 Biscayne Blvd
    Miami, FL 33137
    Phone+1 516-810-8680
    Fax+1 516-810-8680

Summary

  • Dr. Akhtar Ashfaq is a nephrologist based in Miami, FL, specializing in chronic renal failure, dialysis, hypertension, and renal metabolism. He completed his nephrology fellowship at Zucker School of Medicine and an internal medicine residency at TriHealth, after obtaining his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences. Dr. Ashfaq is experienced in chronic kidney disease management, including various dialysis modalities and continuous renal replacement therapy. His research includes multiple publications on secondary hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D in chronic kidney disease, some of which have been cited by other researchers. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical trials related to secondary hyperparathyroidism and COVID-19 treatments.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Nephrology, 1994 - 1996
  • TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)
    TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • Dow University of Health Sciences
    Dow University of Health SciencesClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2000

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adjunctive active vitamin D (AVD) decreases kidney function during treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) with extended-release calcifediol (ERC) in non-dia...  
    Akhtar Ashfaq, John Cho, Stephen A. Strugnell, Nilay Patel, Stuart M. Sprague, Keith C. Norris, Edgar Lerma, P.Martin Petkovich, Charles W. Bishop, American Journalist of Nephrology, 2/21/2025

Authored Content

  • Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome (TINU Syndrome)September 2022