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Dr. Javeed Akhter MD, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Javeed Akhter MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

16151 Weber Rd Suite 101 Crest Hill IL, 60403

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Dr. Javeed Akhter practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Crest Hill, IL. Dr. Akhter treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.

Education and Training

Osmania University

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 51 years of experience

Awards

  •  2012 Chicago Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis), Asthma, Bronchitis And More

Fellowships

  • Wyler Childrens Hospital    1979
  • University of Chicago Allergy and Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonology Pediatric 

Dr. Javeed Akhter MD's Practice location

Practice At 16151 Weber Rd Suite 101

16151 Weber Rd Suite 101 -
Crest Hill, IL 60403
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New patients: 630-759-0788, 815-588-5012
Fax: 815-588-5015, 630-759-7430

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PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl

333 N MADISON JOLIET IL 60435

Head west on McGilvray Drive 250 ft
Turn left onto Weber Road 2.2 mi
Continue straight onto Larkin Avenue 2.0 mi
Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue 3510 ft
Turn left onto Springfield Avenue 725 ft
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ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITALl

500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440

Head west on McGilvray Drive 250 ft
Turn right onto Weber Road 4.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1947 ft
Merge left onto I 55 3.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1547 ft
Go straight onto South Bolingbrook Drive (IL 53) 1156 ft
Turn left onto Remington Boulevard 5240 ft
Turn right 124 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right

SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSl

1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD NEW LENOX IL 60451

Head west on McGilvray Drive 250 ft
Turn right onto Weber Road 2082 ft
Turn right onto Renwick Road 2.5 mi
Continue straight onto West 9th Street (IL 7) 2.9 mi
Continue straight onto West 159th Street (IL 7) 3824 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1462 ft
Merge left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway (I 355) 3.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 6: Southwest Highway 2143 ft
Turn left onto Maple Road (US 6) 37 ft
Turn right 742 ft
Turn right onto Silver Cross Road 367 ft
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