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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

Transplant Nephrology* Age 47
Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD is a Transplant Nephrology Specialist in Teaneck, NJ.
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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

Transplant Nephrology* Age 47
Teaneck, NJ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD is a Transplant Nephrology Specialist in Teaneck, NJ.

About

Dr. Ahmed graduated from HAMDARD UNIVERSITY / HAMDARD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (HCMD) in 2001 and completed a residency at Michael Reese Hospital.Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD is a Transplant Nephrology Specialist in Teaneck, NJ and has 23 years experience. Dr. Ahmed currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ahmed received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Ahmed's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
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End-Stage Renal Disease
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
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Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Hemodialysis
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Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
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Locations

  1. 1 Azzariti Kolsky Pedimedica PA
    870 Palisade Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 836-0897
  2. 2 Hackensack University Medical GR Organ Transplant
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 404, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-2608

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4.1
Based on 9 Reviews
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Mar 07, 2020
Extremely professional, thorough, courteous & friendly. Explains thing very well. Would definitely recommend.
Scott C. — Mar 07, 2020
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Specialties*
Transplant Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HAMDARD UNIVERSITY / HAMDARD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (HCMD)
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Michael Reese Hospital
    2005
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Michael Reese Hospital
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahmed's profile.

Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ