Dr. Akhtar graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with honors in biological research. She pursued her medical education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine with honors and completed a residency in family practice at Palmetto General Hospital followed by a residency in dermatology at the Broward General Medical Center
In 2007, Dr. Akhtar joined Cleveland Clinic Florida until her departure in 2024. She is a board-certified dermatologist who has been awarded the Best Resident Award, and the Intendis Mentoring Award during her residencies.
She is the past President of the Broward County Dermatologic Society. Dr. Akhtar is a member of several medical associations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. Her special interests in medicine include general and cosmetic dermatology, dermoscopy, hair loss, cutaneous surgery, ethnic skin, lasers, and facial rejuvenation.
Dr Akhtar has served in faculty positions at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University and Case Western Reserve University. She trains dermatology and internal medicine residents. Dr. Akhtar received the Mentor Award from the Women’s Physician Staff Association at Cleveland Clinic and also Mentor of the Year Award from the Broward General Dermatology Residency Program.