Dr. Ahmed Ameen Waheed MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2929 S Ellis Ave Chicago IL, 60616About
Dr. Ahmed Waheed is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Waheed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Waheed most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Sindh Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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