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Yasmin Akhtar

Yasmin Akhtar, DO, MPH

Pediatric Endocrinology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Yasmin Akhtar

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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

  1. Charter Professional Center
  2. Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
  3. Rubenstein Child Health Building

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

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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

64 ratings, 28 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    She is one of the best! She really knows my child very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    She is kind and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Thanks for always listening to symptoms

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent bed-side manner. Friendly and articulate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    The kindest, most thorough and wonderful doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Dr is always very thorough and professional. She explains every procedure and process.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. Akhtar continues to offer our children great care with a wonderful and comfortable experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    We never feel rushed and she explains everything thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Very thorough, patient and concerned

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    She is amazing! My favorite dr ever!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    She is amazing!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Akhtar is thorough and kind and excellent about asking my daughter if she has questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr.Akhtar is wonderful. Carrying and patient and very kind. She never rushes through the appointments, takes time to explain things and is never pushy when it comes to the treatments offered. Absolutely one of the best providers ever!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Akhtar is always well prepared and very attentive and intune to our children's needs and emotions. Her ability to recall and maintain continuity of our health history is amazing. She is always looking to provide the best care of the child and always follows up with other JH specialists to cross coordinate best care for our children.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Akhtar goes the extra mile to understand all the options and details for our child's need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr. Akhtar is wonderful in communicating with my child and I. She listens and has great knowledge. She explains everything carefully and is very kind and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr. Akhtar is wonderful. She spends as much time as needed with us, is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and patient. We love her.