Dr. Akhtar was a general practitioner operating from the Rosamund Street Medical Centre and was a replacement for Matt Carter when he left the area. One of her first patients in July 2013 was Hayley Cropper who had undergone a standard health check which revealed abnormal liver functions. Dr. Akhtar booked her for an ultrasound scan at Weatherfield General but assured her that there could be several causes for the symptom and told her not to worry.