Iftikhar Ahmad, Radiologist
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Iftikhar Ahmad

Radiologist | Body Imaging

660 W Wayman St Chicago Illinois, 60661
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Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad is a radiologist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahmad specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience
Iftikhar Ahmad
Iftikhar Ahmad's Expert Contributions
  • Is interventional radiology treatment used on uterine fibroids?

    Sure, Interventional radiologists place a catheter into the artery supplying the uterus and inject small plastic sand like particles which stop the blood supply of the uterus. This basically starves the fibroids and they eventually shrink. This treatment treats the entire uterus just like hysterectomy effectively treating all fibroids and unlike myomectomy which can potentially leave some fibroids behind after the procedure. READ MORE

  • Is it safe to have an MRI performed if pregnant?

    There is no conclusive data to suggest that MIRI is harmful to a fetus. however, there are guidelines as to how much energy is deposited to the patient during an MRI examination. It is best that we try and protect the fetus form any unnecessary energy deposition. READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Lecture and Public Speaking -

Fellowships

  • NeuroRadiology, Syracuse, NY - Interventional Radiology, Buffalo, NY

Professional Society Memberships

  • Radiological Society of North America, Society of Interventional Pain. Management, American Roentgen Ray Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • personal drive, support and encouragement from his peers and family

Iftikhar Ahmad's Practice location

660 W Wayman St -
Chicago, Illinois 60661
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