Dr. Wahaj Ahmed MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3303 E Baseline Rd #208 Gilbert AZ, 85234About
Dr. Wahaj Ahmed practices Pulmonology in Gilbert, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ahmed manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences 1990
Andhra Medical College 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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