Dr. Ahmed Romeya, MD
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51 y/o
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Dr. Ahmed Romeya, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Kansas City, MO and has been practicing for 19 years. He specializes in thoracic surgery.Read his story
Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists
2340 E Meyer Blvd Bldg 2
Kansas City, MO 64132Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Family Health Partners
- Health Exchange
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Missouri Care
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Vascular Disease
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more than 59% of peers
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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more than 57% of peers
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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more than 54% of peers
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Dr. Romeya's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Romeya "Ahmed A Romeya, MD is a Cardiothoracic surgeon who is board certified in thoracic surgery, general surgery and internal medicine. He has a special interest in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery and endovascular procedures, including trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Prior to joining Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists, Dr. Romeya practiced in Las Vegas with Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Nevada. He completed his training in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During his career, Dr. Romeya also served as an attending hospitalist with the VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. He received his medical degree from the University of Zagreb Medical School in Croatia and completed residencies in general surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He completed his internal medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Romeya "I am a member of HCA Midwest Health Physicians, an integrated group of primary care and specialty practices. We provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician colleagues and other healthcare professionals to help ensure each patient's individual healthcare needs are met and their patient experience is outstanding."
1 Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
38 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Septal Defect
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
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45 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Endovascular Repair of Aorta
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Defect Repair
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Maze Procedure
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Nerve Block, Sympathetic
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
- Tracheal Surgery
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Zagrebu / Medical CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- University Of Zagreb School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1989
- Shifa HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- Shifa HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1993
- Texas Tech UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1999
- University Of Pittsburgh / Main CampusResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- Swedish Medical Center First HillResidency Hospital | Completed
- Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences CtrResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- Croatian
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I am lucky to still be here. I was aware of what I was walking into. Open communication help. As discussed Gloria.
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Carol Austin in Lenexa KS – May 02, 2018
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Dr. Romeya is an expert among experts. I recommend Dr. Romeya to anyone in need of thoracic surgery. I was recently diagnosed with a mass in my chest. Dr. Romeya patiently described all possible outcomes, listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. We agreed the best course...Read More
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1MarkS in Kansas City, MO – Mar 21, 2018