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Dr. Rizwan S Ahmad M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Rizwan S Ahmad M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(2)
104 W 6th St Suite 204 Streator IL, 61364
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Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Streator, IL. Dr. Ahmad specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Ahmad often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Dr. Rizwan S Ahmad M.D.'s Practice location

Rizwan Ahmad

104 W 6th St Suite 204 -
Streator, IL 61364
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New patients: 815-673-5533
Fax: 815-673-2554

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Dr. Rizwan S Ahmad M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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