Neurology
Rizwan Akhtar, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurology (Movement Disorders), Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His subspecialty focus encompasses a range of neurodegenerative and movement conditions, including ataxia, corticobasal syndrome (degeneration), dystonia, essential tremor, multiple system atrophy (MSA), Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and torticollis. He serves adult patient populations, particularly those with complex, prog
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Alabama School of Medicine — M.D., Ph.D. - 2007
- University of Alabama Medical Center — Internship - 2008
- Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Program — Residency, Neurology - 2011
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowships - 2013
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Leader, Movement Disorders Biorepository
- Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice