Yasmin Akhtar, DO, MPH
Pediatric Endocrinology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Yasmin Akhtar
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is a Clinical Associate of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the department of Pediatric Endocrinology.
Dr. Akhtar completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago. She went to medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. She worked as a general pediatrician at a FQHC in Pittsburgh for 1 year then moved to Baltimore in 2014 where she completed her pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Johns Hopkins.
After fellowship, she spent a year working for Kaiser Permanente as a general pediatrician and also caring for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and endocrine diagnoses.
Dr Akhtar’s clinical activities include both diabetes and pediatric endocrinology.
Locations
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-500-4276
- Rubenstein Child Health Building
- 200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-500-4276
- Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- 1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
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- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-500-4276
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2017
- Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2013
- Medical Education: Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, DO, 2010
- Graduate School: Benedictine University, MPH, 2006
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
62 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
She is one of the best! She really knows my child very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
She is wonderful! Our child feels comfortable talking to her and she explains everything in an easy way for us and our child to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
She is kind and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Thanks for always listening to symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
The doctor was very thorough and took time to hear our concerns. She clearly explained the blood work results of concern and explained what she was looking for during the physical exam. I appreciate her time, attention to detail, and ability to explain in understandable language.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr A is so great with Carleigh. She also listens to our questions and concerns and is empathetic and honest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Excellent bed-side manner. Friendly and articulate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
She was amazing. Took her time and went over history, explained things well, and most importantly spoke to our daughter, who is the patient, with respect. She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Akhtar is very knowledgeable, thorough and calm and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She's also really good at talking with my daughter and making her feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Akhtar was absolutely incredible! My daughter has complicated health issues and we have been ping ponged around to multiple physicians who have not been able to help. On the contrary, Dr. Akhtar truly understood every aspect of my daughter's health challenges, and after just one visit proposed a plan that is already helping to turn the tide. I can't emphasize enough how impressed we were with her knowledge and caring approach. This was, hands down, the best experience that we have ever had with a physician. We feel so very lucky that we have connected with Dr. Akhtar!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
The kindest, most thorough and wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr is always very thorough and professional. She explains every procedure and process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Akhtar continues to offer our children great care with a wonderful and comfortable experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
She is an amazing provider, very through and concerned not only about physical health but mental well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
We never feel rushed and she explains everything thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
We have seen Dr. Akhtar for several years now. She is a wonderful doctor with amazing bedside manner. I really appreciate that she talks to my child and not about him. She asks him questions about how he is doing, how he is feeling, and empowers him to be a participant in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Very thorough, patient and concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
She is amazing! My favorite dr ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. Akhtar Is patient and very kind and very knowledgeable. I wish all of our doctors were like he
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Best doctor of all time. Truly feels like she cares and is concerned about my daughter's health and success.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Akhtar is amazing and is always concerned about my wellness. She listens to my opinions and ideas and uses them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
She is amazing!!