Rizwan Akhtar, MD
Nephrology • Richmond, KY
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About
Rizwan Akhtar, MD – Nephrology at Baptist Health Richmond - Role: Nephrologist (doctor specializing in kidney care) at Baptist Health Richmond, a long-standing hospital serving Madison, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, and Lee counties in Kentucky. - Institution context: Baptist Health Richmond, Inc. is a historic hospital in Richmond, KY, part of the Baptist Health system, with a focus on general hospital services including heart care, cancer care, and behavioral health. - Hospital details: Located in Richmond, KY; 39 employees; features a range of medical specialties and a track record of serving over 100 years in the region. Note: The provided page does not include specific biographical or contact details for Dr. Rizwan Akhtar. For physician-specific information (credentials, specialties within nephrology, clinic location, phone, or appointment options), please check the Baptist Health Richmond physician directory or contact the hospital directly at 859-623-3131.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care: Average rating of 4.3 out of 5 (based on 19 ratings) (19)
- Vitals: Mixed (combination of positive and negative reviews) (4)
Patients praise
- caring and concerned
- thorough and thoughtful
- compassionate
- takes time to answer questions
Common complaints
- long wait times
- unprofessional behavior (alleged)
"I find him to be very caring and concerned, thorough and thoughtful. I believe I am receiving better medical care now that Dr. Akhtar is my primary care physician. His staff are also excellent."
- Vitals patient review"this is the worst dr. I have ever met!! He is very slow, you could wait in his office 3 hours or more. He picks his groin area while with a patient and picks his nose!! This is no joke!!!"
- Vitals patient review"The office was clean, employees nice and helpful and Dr. Akhtar took his time and answered all my questions. Hee exceeded my expectations!!!! I am glad to be one of his patients."
- WebMD Care patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Richard Carrico - Jun 1, 2026
- 🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs in Richmond, KY – Up to $113K+ - NewsBreak - Jun 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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