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Dr Shazia Akhtar
Family Physician
About Dr Akhtar
Edit profileDr. Shazia Akhtar is a multilingual Family Physician practicing at Canadian Forces Health Services, located at 150-905 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON, where she delivers comprehensive and culturally sensitive care to patients of all ages with a focus on continuity, prevention, and patient empowerment—if you’ve received care from Dr. Akhtar, consider leaving a review to help others discover her thoughtful and inclusive approach to family medicine.
Special interest
Dr. Akhtar’s medical interests include dermatological conditions such as fungal skin, nail, and hair infections (e.g., tinea, candidiasis, onychomycosis), preventative health, chronic disease management, and women’s health; she is particularly focused on early risk detection, health education, and fostering long-term wellness through personalized care strategies.
Education and training
Dr. Akhtar earned her MD from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Pakistan in 1998 and completed her Family Medicine residency at McMaster University between 2009 and 2011, including a Clinical Fellowship in Family Medicine; she is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Practice in Rymal Gage Medical Center
Rymal Gage Medical Center
- Rymal Gage Medical Center, 905 rymal road east, Unit: 150, Hamilton ON L8W 3M2
Frequently Asked Questions
She manages fungal infections like tinea and candidiasis, helping patients restore healthy skin, nails, and hair while preventing recurrence and spread.
Yes, she provides services such as birth control counseling, STI testing, and routine screenings tailored to women’s health needs.
She offers consultations in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, making her practice accessible to a diverse patient population.
Patients can contact Canadian Forces Health Services at (905) 389-4109 to inquire about availability; referrals are not required.
Her blend of clinical experience, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to preventative care creates a trusted medical home for patients seeking long-term wellness and personalized attention.
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