Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad MD
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
7230 W North Ave Ste 106B Elmwood Park IL, 60707About
Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad is an interventional radiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ahmad specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Pakistan Air Force Intermediate College Pre-Medical 1979
Khyber Medical College M.D. 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vascular Disease
- Varicose Vein
- Spider Veins
- Leg Ulcer
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Vein Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Leg Pain, Weakness, Numbness And Tingling
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Interventional Radiology
- Professional Member Society of Interventional Radiology
Fellowships
- State University of New York at Buffalo Interventional Radiology
- State University of New York at Syracuse Neuro Radiology
Experience & Accolades
- Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Interventional Radiology
- Professional MemberSociety of Interventional Radiology
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