Rizwan S. Akhtar, MD, PhD

Movement Disorders

https://www.nm.org/doctors/1770786865/Rizwan-Akhtar-MD, PhD

5.0 out of 5

376 verified ratings

Patient Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified patient experiences collected from independently administered surveys. The overall rating is an average of all responses to the survey questions listed below. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.
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5.0out of 5(376 Ratings, 213 Comments)

Sep 23, 2022
I love Dr. Akhtar!! He’s a great physician who cares deeply for his patients. He’s very knowledgeable and is very detailed in his explanation of his patients care.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 21, 2022
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar seemed extremely knowledgeable, gifted, compassionate, & caring Neurologist! Excellent and supportive doctor as well as staff! He Took plenty of time to fully explaine everything and ordered tests necessary! NW Hospital No.1, as rated by me!
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 21, 2022
He speaks plainly, listens carefully, and offers clear options. He treats the whole patient, not just the symptoms.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 16, 2022
He is thorough and he is also an empathetic person
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 9, 2022
Dr. Akhtar took the time to answer all my questions I had and provided me knowledge in regards of my situation. He truly cares about his patients and will go the extra step to make sure the patient is taken care of.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 9, 2022
Dr Akhtar is sn excellent physician; knowledgeable, patient, and so warm and kind. We’re so glad our Mom is in his care.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 7, 2022
Dr Akhtar is a great doctor. He communicates in such a way that is easily understood. He listens to concerns and issues, asks questions and conveys understanding of what a patient is going through.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 2, 2022
He is very thorough
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 2, 2022
Awesome, great listener, thoughtful, caring and interested. One of the finest physicians I’ve met.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 2, 2022
Dr. Akhtar is a very good doctor and is willing to go the extra mile for you.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Sep 1, 2022
Did not hesitate to take time to explain
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Aug 27, 2022
Excellent care
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Aug 26, 2022
Dr Akhtar is extremely knowledgeable, well researched, thoughtful and attentive
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Aug 17, 2022
He was so personable, yet very professional. He always explained what he was doing
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Aug 13, 2022
Dr Akhtar is kind, compassionate, a great listener and very patient
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Aug 10, 2022
Liked his care and attention, explaining things
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jul 27, 2022
Absolutely loved him! He was so knowledgeable and caring. Spend a lot of time answering questions and explaining things to me.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jun 27, 2022
Explained things very clearly and thoroughly.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jun 23, 2022
He was very empathetic, really cared about the ppmi project and the people. Good rapport with Bailey. He performed a couple of procedures on me and asked a lot of questions and was very professional.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jun 15, 2022
He was gentle, thorough and even followed up with my care coordinator after I had become lightheaded.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jun 15, 2022
When Dr. Akhtar questions and listens to me, I feel he is very cognizant of my issues. His expertise helps builds our trust and I have a real sense that he cares about me as a person and really wants to know how I am doing with my Parkinson’s. He is one of your best!
Published on Apr 14, 2023
Jun 13, 2022
Profesional
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 29, 2022
Very personable, knowledgeable. Puts one at ease.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 28, 2022
Dr. Akhtar is the greatest. He really takes the time to explain in detail what my condition is, and the best ways to treat it.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 27, 2022
He reads chart and really tries to problemSolve with solutions
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 27, 2022
Very thorough , pays attention to every detail. Very pleasant and communicates very well
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 17, 2022
Very thoughtful. I appreciate his commitment to explaining things and to getting to the bottom of what’s happening.
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2022
I really enjoyed the consultation. My Dr. was knowledgeable and personable
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 13, 2022
Paid attention to my concerns !Very nice experience
Published on Apr 14, 2023
May 8, 2022
Rizwan is a very compassionate, highly intelligent, and well informed physician.
Published on Apr 14, 2023