Dr. Aisha Akhtar, MD

Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon & Proctologist in Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Aisha Akhtar is a board-certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon and General Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Surgical Oncology. She provides comprehensive colorectal and pelvic floor care to patients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale, Arizona.

Dr. Akhtar earned her medical degree from the Army Medical College in Pakistan and practiced as a board-certified general surgeon before relocating to the United States. She completed a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, followed by General Surgery training at Saint Agnes Hospital and a Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

She is a Diplomate of:

• The American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
• The American Board of Surgery

Her clinical philosophy centers on delivering evidence-based, state-of-the-art surgical care with compassion, precision, and individualized treatment planning.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Akhtar specializes in both benign and malignant colorectal conditions, including:

• Colon Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis)
• Hemorrhoids
• Anal Fissures
• Anal Fistulas
• Anal Dysplasia
• Diverticulitis
• Colon Polyps
• Rectocele
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Chronic Constipation
• Fecal Incontinence

She also treats selected general surgical conditions including hernias, gallbladder disease, and soft tissue masses.

Advanced Surgical Techniques

Dr. Akhtar performs:

• Robotic-assisted surgery (including Da Vinci® system)
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
• Sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery
• Ultra-low rectal surgery
• Sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence
• Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy

Her approach prioritizes minimally invasive techniques to enhance recovery, reduce pain, and optimize long-term outcomes.

Office-Based Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures

Dr. Akhtar has expertise in advanced in-office procedures including:

• High-resolution anoscopy (HRA)
• Endoscopy
• Anorectal manometry
• Hemorrhoid banding (ligation)
• Evaluation and treatment of anal dysplasia

Conditions Treated

Abdominal & Colorectal Surgery

• Colon Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
• Crohn’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Colostomy and Ileostomy Dysfunction or Repair

Anal & Rectal Disorders

• Rectal Pain and Fever
• Rectal Bleeding
• Abscess
• Anal Cancer
• Anal Fissures
• Anal Itching
• Anal Pain
• Anal Skin Tags
• HPV and Anal Warts
• Condyloma
• Anal Dysplasia
• Fistulas
• Pilonidal Cysts
• Rectal Prolapse
• Rectocele
• Fecal Incontinence
• Transanal Endoscopic Procedures for Rectal Tumors

Professional Memberships

Dr. Akhtar is a member of:

• American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• American Board of Medical Quality

She is actively involved in clinical research and has published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Akhtar has received multiple honors for clinical excellence and academic achievement, including:

• Hershey Hero Award for Outstanding Patient Care
• Best Academic Team – Texas Tech University Surgery Residency
• Best Surgery Resident – Shifa International Hospital
• Academic Distinctions in Physiology, Biochemistry, and Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education

National University of Sciences & Technology
Army Medical College
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Certifications & Licensure

• American Board of Surgery (Certified)
• American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• American Board of Medical Quality
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

Hospitals & Surgery Centers

Dr. Akhtar performs surgeries at:

• Abrazo Scottsdale
• HonorHealth John C. Lincoln
• HonorHealth Thompson Peak
• HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing
• HonorHealth Deer Valley

Dr. Aisha Akhtar is committed to delivering expert colorectal and pelvic floor care with precision, compassion, and advanced surgical techniques to patients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

She resides in Scottsdale and enjoys cooking and spending time with her two sons.