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Dr Akber Shah
Family Physician
About Dr Shah
Edit profileDr. Akber Shah is a seasoned Family Physician serving the Barrie community at 384 Yonge Street, Barrie, ON L4N 4C9, where he provides comprehensive and culturally sensitive care to patients of all ages. With decades of international experience and a calm, methodical approach, Dr. Shah is known for his dedication to patient wellness and continuity of care. If you've been treated by Dr. Shah, consider leaving a review to help others discover a physician who blends global expertise with local compassion.
Special interest
Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include geriatrics, cardiology, diabetes management, gastroenterology, and pediatrics. He has extensive experience in internal medicine and has assisted in surgeries across urology, respiratory, and gastrointestinal specialties. His practice integrates chelation therapy for high-risk cardiac patients and emphasizes preventative care and chronic disease management tailored to individual patient needs.
Education and training
Dr. Shah earned his MD from Sind Medical College in 1992, holds MRCP certification from the UK, and completed his residency at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. He is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and licensed for independent practice in Ontario since 2013.
Practice in Barrie, ON
- 384 yonge street unit 5, Barrie ON L4N 4C9
Practice in Markham, ON
- 16 main street, Markham ON L3P 1X2
Frequently Asked Questions
He incorporates chelation therapy and lifestyle interventions for high-risk cardiac patients, drawing on years of experience working alongside cardiologists and integrated medicine specialists.
Yes, he has long-term experience in pediatrics and is known for his gentle and effective approach with children, offering both routine and acute care.
Absolutely—he provides personalized diabetes care plans that include medication management, dietary guidance, and regular monitoring to prevent complications.
Yes, he speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population and offer culturally competent care.
He has worked as a hospitalist in internal medicine and assisted in surgeries across multiple specialties, bringing a broad clinical perspective to his family practice.
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