Dr. Mohammad M Ahmed M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1501 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Mohammad Ahmed is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ahmed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahmed 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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