About
Dr. Omar Akhter grew up in Pakistan in a family with deep roots in medicine. That early exposure shaped his path toward a career in internal medicine. He completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Queens in New York City. After residency, he spent several years practicing hospital medicine in a large New Jersey health system before relocating to Austin with his family.
Dr. Akhter founded Madina Medicine to build a practice centered on holistic health and hormone optimization. He is passionate about identifying root causes of chronic symptoms rather than masking them. His clinical focus includes perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, adrenal dysfunction, and insulin resistance. He uses functional testing tools like DUTCH hormone panels, GI-MAP stool analysis, and micronutrient assessments to guide personalized treatment plans. Dr. Akhter incorporates bioidentical hormone therapy, low dose naltrexone, and tailored supplement protocols into his care. He hosts the "Better Medicine" podcast, with over 30 episodes exploring integrative medicine topics. A practicing Muslim, he draws on holistic and faith-informed principles in his approach to patient care.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Queens, New York City
Additional Training
Practiced hospital medicine in New Jersey prior to founding Madina Medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Akhter right for?
Dr. Akhter works well with adults who experience persistent fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, or mood shifts and want answers beyond a standard lab panel. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or PCOS benefit directly from his clinical focus. Patients with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis find his thyroid-specific expertise and functional testing approach valuable. He also serves patients dealing with insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, or autoimmune conditions who want a thorough, root-cause evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Akhter specializes in hormone-related conditions including perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. He also treats adrenal dysfunction, insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, progesterone deficiency, and mood disorders tied to hormone imbalance. His focus extends to fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and autoimmune thyroid disease.
Dr. Akhter uses advanced functional testing to build a complete picture of each patient's health. He orders DUTCH hormone panels, GI-MAP stool analysis, comprehensive bloodwork, and micronutrient testing. This combination helps him identify patterns that standard labs often miss.
Yes. Dr. Akhter offers bioidentical hormone therapy, including micronized progesterone, transdermal estradiol, and low-dose testosterone. He tailors each protocol to the individual patient based on symptoms, lab findings, and health goals.
Low Dose Naltrexone, or LDN, is a medication used off-label for its immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory properties. Dr. Akhter prescribes LDN for patients with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. He evaluates each patient's history before recommending it as part of a broader treatment plan.
Dr. Akhter completed his internal medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Queens in New York City. After residency, he practiced hospital medicine in a large New Jersey health system for several years before founding Madina Medicine in Austin.
Yes. Dr. Akhter focuses on identifying the underlying drivers of symptoms rather than treating them in isolation. He uses functional testing, detailed patient history, and personalized protocols to address the source of each patient's concerns. His goal is lasting improvement, not symptom suppression.
Dr. Akhter sees adults who feel persistently unwell despite normal results on standard labs. Many of his patients are women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s dealing with hormonal changes, thyroid conditions, or metabolic concerns. He also sees patients managing autoimmune conditions and those seeking a more thorough, individualized approach to chronic symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Akhter incorporates diet and lifestyle counseling into his care plans. He also develops personalized supplement protocols based on each patient's lab results and clinical picture. This integrative approach complements his medical and hormone therapies.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026