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Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD

Psychiatry•Male•Age 61

Psychiatry

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Okemos, MI and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1988. He is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD

Psych. One Pllc

2390 Woodlake Dr Ste 380 Okemos, MI 48864
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(517) 333-7113
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Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(517) 333-7113

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Experience
Background

Background Check

1 disciplinary action Found
  • Substandard Care, Incompetence or Negligence (12/13/2021)View details
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Dr. Ahmed's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Bipolar Disorder
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ahmed treats Bipolar Disorder more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Ahmed treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

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Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ahmed treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Ahmed treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

Major Depressive Disorder
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ahmed treats Major Depressive Disorder more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Ahmed treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

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Dr. Ahmed's conditions and procedures:

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
  • Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Attack
  • Anxiolytic Dependence
  • Autism
  • Bipolar I Disorder
  • Bipolar II Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
  • Cocaine Addiction
  • Combination Drug Dependence
  • Delusional Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Homicidal Ideation
  • Hypomania
  • Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
  • Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
  • Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
  • Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
  • Nondependent Opioid Abuse
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Opioid Dependence
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Diseases
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizophrenia - Mental Retardation - Deafness - Retinitis
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophreniform Disorder
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dementia or Depression Screening
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

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Dr. Ahmed's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahmed

2.8

Based on 39 ratings

5 Star
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1 Star
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I recommend Dr. Ahmed
Our family had a couple virtual visits with Dr. Ahmed along with my elderly mother as his patient. Because of the pandemic, it was at a very difficult time to try to find a psychiatrist, particularly for geriatric care. But as busy as Dr. Ahmed must have been, I never felt rushed on the appointment, he always listened to us and addressed our concerns as a family and was very respectful and personable with my mother. He followed up with us by phone when she was in the hospital. He is a doctor who really cares about his patients, and I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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EllensYoungest – Jun 25, 2022
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Truth about Dr Ahmed
The first thing Dr. Ahmed told me was that all of the negative reviews online were wrong and from drug seekers that didnt get the stimulants they wanted. Later he misdiagnosed me with bipolar disorder so he could change my meds, he yanked me off an SSRI id been taking for 3 years, and when I called him frantically, in withdrawl and crisis, he told me to stop getting so emotional and decide what drugs I, as the patient, wanted to take. During that 5 minute call he also said I was wasting time that he could be attending to other patients. He has no empathy for his patients, he lacks basic knowledge of common disorders, he is currently suspended by the state that issued his medical license, and he will be the first to tell you that none of that is his fault. Psychiatrists don't tell patients on the brink of suicide to just calm down and make a rational decision. That much is obvious to me. I trusted this person, and he gambled with my life.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Patient – May 03, 2022
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I was a patient for 5 years. The first time I questioned him, he got angry and said I should "get a 2nd opinion", he would not be seeing me anymore. Things were fine until I questioned him and that was it. He said he would continue to see me until I found someone else, but at our next VERY UNCOMFORTABLE appointment, he said he was done with me and wouldn't see me again. Between covid and the school shootings, it's been very difficult to find a psychiatrist accepting new patients. Luckily I found someone else and am very grateful! THIS MAN IS VERY ARROGANT AND UNKIND
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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Marcia Lynne Orlet – Jan 13, 2022
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He is rude and arrogant. If you ask a question he becomes irate and nasty. This is behavior people who are seeking help don’t need and don’t deserve.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Jim – Jan 13, 2022
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Feel like was turned down even though says treats my disrders that I was told needed find another place to go because my disorders are out of mental healthcare scope. It does say major depressive disorder, severe anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder but maybe not true I don't know.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2021
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Healthy Minds is a regressive, transphobic pill mill
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Brighton, MI – Jun 15, 2019
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I like Dr.Ahmed over all other psychiatrist I have seen.He is very caring and listens.I feel great with his treatment of my anxiety. He has a very busy practice and is in demand. If you want to see a competent psychiatrist, see Dr Ahmed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2019
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I saw Dr. Ahmed one time in my 6+ months of being a patient at Healthy Minds. He shook my hand and left. Every appointment I had was with Kristi the Nurse Practitioner who I can only assume hates her job based on her total apathy towards anything you say. I left a long review on a certain popular review site that I cannot name here in case you are looking for more information.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Lansing, MI – Jan 26, 2019
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I will keep at this until no one sees this man anymore! Those recent good comments are fake and obviously made by someone who works there! He is a terrible doctor with zero compassion for a patient who is need of some kindness! He’s only in it for the money!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Concerned in Mason, MI – Dec 12, 2018
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Dr.Ahmed is the best Psychiatrist. He has done so much for me. I feel great by his treatment.He is very caring and good listener.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jason in Lansing, MI – Oct 02, 2018
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The services provided here can be met by a primary care physician. If you desire to see a psychiatrist , go elsewhere, they will have you see a nurse practitioner. She will ask little questions and write you a script, scooting you out the door. Any disagreement by the patient will be met with vitriole. Good luck on the quest for good quality psychiatric care. On a side note, he is known throughout Oakland county psychiatrist, interesting reviews. Do your research.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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G in Brighton – Sep 05, 2018
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Avoid him at all cost. He doesn't care for his patients and has an awful bedside manner. He just wants to push medication and charge for his 5 minutes visits.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Lorena in Brighton, MI – Aug 07, 2018
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He saw a family member for like 3 months and never gave her a diagnose but he always prescribed medication. When I asked him (with my family member's permition)what was her diagnose and why he was giving her all the medication he throw me out from his office. She voiced that she was having suicidal thoughts and he dismissed her with no direction of where to go to seek support. He doesn't care for his patients and HE IS THE ONE THAT IS PUSHING THE MEDICATION TO THE PATIENTS. Avoid him at all cos
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Emmy in Brighton, MI – Aug 07, 2018
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He saw a family member on referral one time and dismissed her. She voiced that she was in the midst of a mental health crisis and she was summarily dismissed, with no direction of where to go to seek support. In reading Dr. Ahmed's tone-deaf response to very similar reviews here he implies those leaving negative reviews are drug-seekers, which is an irresponsible response. We are filing complaint with the State Board, the insurance co's network department, and the referring doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Lansing Patient in LANSING – Jan 31, 2018
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I waited months to get into him. I wrote down all the medications I’ve been on and my symptoms. He showed up 20 minutes late. He called me back, read through my symptoms and medicine; asked a few questions. Raised his eye brow in judgment when I spoke about my previous addiction issues... then less than ten minutes later tells me he isn’t qualified to see me. Gives me my money back and that’s it. Couldn’t refer me to anyone Bc I’m not a patient. I TOLD HIM I WAS IN THE MIDST OF A BREAKDOWN
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lacye Ryan in MI – Jan 31, 2018
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This doctor was so awful that at least five veterans I know(including myself) to stop receiving treatment entirely
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Eaton Rapids, MI – Dec 07, 2017
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Excellent bedside manner. Nicest physician you'll meet.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Merijo in St. Johns – Nov 21, 2017
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Save your time, find a Dr. who actually cares to help people dispute the insurance they have. They dont take the time to evaluate you they ask name, phone number, address, and insurance info. and make a decision based on that if they are going to see you or not... what sense does that make..... my primary doctor recommend me to these guys and I will make sure he does NOT recommend them to anyone else because they will NOT help you and the staff is RUDE and MEAN when you ask questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Mason, MI – Oct 14, 2017
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Best psychiatrist. He listens and cares. I'll give him five star rating based on my experience of seeing him for 5 years.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Owosso, MI – Sep 03, 2017
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Very nice and caring psychiatrist. After seeing him,I feel he knows how to adjust medicine and his therapy skills are wonderful.Very easy going and down to earth. He is always very busy because everyone wants to be treated by him. He gives me more than enough time,listens to my problems and my daughter is also his patient and she thanked me for introducing her to such a great doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Melissa in East Lansing, MI – Jul 01, 2017
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Care Philosophy

I believe that mental illness is just like physical illness and we need to treat mental illnesses with medication and psychotherapy.People should not look...Read more

Specialties

  • Psychiatry

Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry
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Education

2003
University Of Tennessee Bowld Hospital
Residency Hospital
1994
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1988
King Edward Medical University
Medical School

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD?

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Does Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on undefined's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD treat?

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis Due to Mental Illness, and Major Depressive Disorder. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD's office address?

Dr. Ahmed's office is located at 2390 Woodlake Dr Ste 380, Okemos, MI 48864. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare.

How much experience does Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD have?

Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 2.8/5 for Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

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Locations

Practice

Psych. One Pllc2390 Woodlake Dr Ste 380 Okemos, MI 48864
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Healthy Minds4763 S Old US Highway 23 Ste C1 Brighton, MI 48114
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Healthy Minds

Care Givers Home Health LLC1750 E Grand River Ave Ste 103 East Lansing, MI 48823
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Healthy Minds240 S Bridge St Dewitt, MI 48820
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.

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Memorial Healthcare

Owosso, MI

71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average

2 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)