Rizwan Akhtar MD FASN

Physician

793 Eastern BypRichmond, KY 40475
Phone+1 859-343-4245
Fax+1 859-626-1702

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Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1995 - 1997
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeClass of 1984

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Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 1998 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1995 - 1998
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (ASN) American Society of Nephrology
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts MyWay EHR, Allscripts, 2012-2014, 2016-2017

Professional Memberships

American Society of Nephrology - ASN
Fellow

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