Dr. Amir Z. Qureshi, MD

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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Amir Z. Qureshi, who serves patients in Spring Valley, Nevada.

A well-versed infectious disease specialist, Dr. Qureshi can be found on staff at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center. Some of the conditions that he treats include sepsis, meningitis, endocarditis, tuberculosis, bacterial sepsis, and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

The Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center is a private, for-profit hospital owned by the Hospital Corporation of America and operated by the Sunrise Healthcare System. The 265-bed hospital is located in Spring Valley, Nevada.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Qureshi graduated with his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan in 1990. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in infectious diseases at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York.

Possessing over three decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in both internal medicine and infectious disease by 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.

Licensed to practice medicine in Nevada, Dr. Qureshi is affiliated with Desert Springs Hospital, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals-Rose de Lima Campus, MountainView Hospital, and Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center.

Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with prevention, the diagnosis, and treatment of infections. Infectious disease specialists provide long-term care to people with diseases that are lifelong or last for more than one year. They employ a variety of antimicrobial agents to help treat infections.

Among Dr. Qureshi’s most notable achievements include Patients’ Choice Award (2018) and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).

On a more personal note, he speaks many languages, including English, Hindi, and Urdu.

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