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2929 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
Phone+1 602-470-5000
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Education & Training
Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neurological Emergencies, 2015
Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Neurological Emergencies, 2015
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2010 - 2013
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2020 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2003
American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Central retinal artery occlusion diagnosis and misdiagnosis in the emergency department.Anniesha Bista Chhetri, Jacob Kammerman, Murtaza Akhter
Internal and Emergency Medicine. 2025-06-09 - Improper performance of HINTS exam in emergency physicians is driven by incorrect use of nystagmus.Kara Nolan, Nathan Murray, Ethan Lambert, Wenshan Liu, Murtaza Akhter
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2025-04-28 - 1 citationsHeat Stroke Management Updates: A Description of the Development of a Novel In-Emergency Department Cold-Water Immersion Protocol and Guide for Implementation.Geoffrey Comp, Paul Pugsley, David Sklar, Murtaza Akhter, Megan McElhinny
Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2025-01-01
Journal Articles
- Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with High Pretest ProbabilityMurtaza Akhter, Christopher Kabrhel, UC Open Access Publications
Press Mentions
Phoenix Doctors Say Employee Vaccine Policies Could Affect Hospital StaffingOctober 25th, 2021- Phoenix Doctor Busts Some COVID-19 Product and Remedy MythsAugust 24th, 2021
- FDA Does Not Recommend 'Taking Things into Your Own Hands' Regarding Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters, Says Top Agency OfficialAugust 4th, 2021
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