Dr. Humera Ahmed

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Get to know Internist Dr. Humera Ahmed, who serves patients in Texas.

A highly skilled internist, Dr. Ahmed works alongside Dr. Dina Diehl, DO, at Signature Internal Medicine, a superior concierge internal medicine practice in Frisco, Texas. She has a special interest in wellness with emphasis on disease prevention and preventive care, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, stroke prevention, and hormone management. 

Her medical expertise, years of skilled patient care, and attention to detail make Dr. Ahmed the perfect physician for men and women of all ages desiring superior concierge care. She is attentive to her patients’ needs and focuses on helping them achieve exceptional health goals in a welcoming, friendly setting. 

Biote certified, Dr. Ahmed provides Biote bioidentical hormone optimization therapy. She is also trained in Functional Medicine, and her holistic approach to treatment includes both functional and traditional medicine with an aim to provide her discerning concierge patients the time and attention needed to address their health care needs comprehensively. 

With impressive credentials, Dr. Ahmed received her Medical Degree from the prestigious Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan. She then relocated to the United States, performing a successful residency at the Cornell University affiliated Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City, New York.

Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ahmed is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Maintaining her advanced medical credentials with continuing education, Dr. Ahmed is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Prior to Signature Internal Medicine, she successfully practiced medicine for more than 15 years as a hospitalist and outpatient internist at Texas Health Presbyterian, Plano.  

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among her many accolades, Dr. Ahmed was recognized as Top Doctors of America in 2022 Nationwide; D-Magazine Best Internist in 2018, 2019 and 2023 by D Magazine; America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 5% in 2020, 2021, and 2022; Compassionate Doctor – 2020; On-Time Physician Award – 2020; Patients’ Choice in 2019 and 2020; and recognized for Delivery of Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care, 2017-2020.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, doing volunteer work, exercising, and attending book club. Her favorite place to vacation is in Paris.

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