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Dr. Umer Farooq Ahmad MD
Internist
8001 Youree Dr Suite 880 Shreveport LA, 71115About
Dr. Umer Ahmad is an internist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Ahmad specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Ahmad provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sunitha Pudhota MD8001 Youree Dr Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Shakeela W. Bahadur MD8001 Youree Drive Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Toby Ray Smith MD8001 Youree Drive Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Seborn Enloe Woods MD8001 Youree Dr Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Paul Stuart Wilson MD8001 Youree Dr Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Prakash V Manapragada MD8001 YOUREE DR SHREVEPORT LA 71115
Nearest Hospitals
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1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SHREVEPORT LA 71105SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103