Dr. Irshad Ahmed, MD
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Dr. Irshad Ahmed, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Colonial Heights, VA and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College, University Of Karachi in 1988 and specializes in internal medicine.Read his story
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Dr. Ahmed's Experience
Dr. Ahmed's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Internal Medicine
- Board certified in Internal Medicine
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Dr. Ahmed's bio
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Care Philosophy
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1 Â Specialties
- Internal Medicine
1 Â Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
213 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Atony
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Boil
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Confusion
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Syncope
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Torticollis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Yeast Infections
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33 Â Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Blood Draw
- Blood Pressure Management
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- CDL Physical Examination
- Cholesterol Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employment Physical Examination
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatitis Screening
- Holter Monitoring
- Immunization
- Joint Injection
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Physical Examination
- Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Soft Tissue Injections
- Spirometry
- Thyroid Screening
- Urinalysis
- Vaccination
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Shipowners Science CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1982
- Karachi Medical and Dental College, University Of KarachiMedical School | Graduated 1988
- Mt Vernon HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Mt Vernon HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Ahmed has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Hindi
- Urdu
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Excellent Doctor and terrific support staff; spends a lot of time with patient either at office visit or follow up telephone calls. Pragmatic solutions, options and advice. Co-ordinates all specialist referrals so he is always in the loop, team leader based medicine. My family are extremely...Read More
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Norman Haggie in Mineral, VA – Jul 09, 2018
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Dr. Ahmed is a great doctor. He really listens and takes time with his patients. He genuinely cares about your concerns and responds with compassion and empathy.
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13CBM in Prince George, VA – Dec 14, 2016
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Dr. Ahmed is thorough and professional in his evaluations as well as caring and genuinely interested in addressing your health issues. He makes sure, through his exam and other tests, if needed, of the best course of treatment needed for your problem. I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful...Read More
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32Linda Haynie in Petersburg, VA – May 21, 2016
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Great Doctor, I have recommended him to many of my friends and family and they are very impressed and satisfied with his services. Dr. Ahmed is my #1 doctor.
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22Annette Thorne in Dinwiddie, VA – Apr 06, 2016