Dr. Najma A. Ahmed MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Najma Ahmed, who serves the population of Queens, New York. Dr. Najma Ahmed is a highly respected and experienced physician, having been in practice for over twenty-one years. Dr. Ahmed is twice board-certified in Internal Medicine, and is a graduate of Long Island College Hospital. She has held an internship at St. John’s Queens Hospital, as well as residences at Booth Memorial Medical Center and MacNeal Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ahmed’s philosophy on care is one that requires a mutual understanding and respect between both physician and patient. She incorporates the latest knowledge and technology to achieve the best results on an everyday basis. Her clinical interests include cardiology, diabetes, and hypertension. Additionally, she is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. In order to keep current on the latest developments and advancements within her field, Dr. Ahmed maintains professional affiliations with the Islamic Medical Association of North America, as well as the American Medical Association. Dr. Ahmed currently practices with AdvantageCare Physicians, and is affiliation with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. Internists care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in teaching and research.

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