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Rizwan Akhtar, MD, Neurology, Chicago, IL

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Neurology • Chicago, IL

Movement Disorder, Neurodegenerative

Assistant Professor of Neurology

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  • Office

    259 E Erie St, Lavin Pavilion
    19th Floor, Suite 1900
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-695-7950

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2011 - 2013
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2011
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2021
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

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