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Dr. Iqbal M Akhter, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1007 S.42nd St., Bldg A Ste. 4, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: 618-242-4626    Fax: 618-242-4638

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Rheumatology: An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


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