Dr. AHMED MIRZA, MD, CMD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
666 Plainsboro Rd Suite 1318 Plainsboro NJ, 08536About
Dr. Ahmed Mirza practices Geriatric Medicine in Plainsboro, NJ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Mirza works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Punjab Med Coll, Univ of Punjab, Faisalabad, Pakistan 1992
Punjab Med College University Of Punjab Faisalabad Pakistan 1992
Punjab Medical College 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Alzheimer's Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angina And More
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Epilepsy
- Venous Insufficiency
- Dementia
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
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Get to know Internist and Geriatrician Dr. Ahmed Mirza, who serves patients in New Jersey.
Specializing in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, Dr. Mirza practices at Geriatrics Associates of New Jersey LLC in Monroe Township, New Jersey. He serves as a primary care provider for adults, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, as well as provides comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients.
In his current capacity, Dr. Mirza is also affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. It is a 355-bed non-profit, tertiary, and academic medical center located in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
With over three decades of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, 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.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Mirza earned his medical degree from Punjab Medical College in Faisalabad, Pakistan in 1992. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to serve his internship and residency at Overlook Hospital, followed by his fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. The responsibilities of geriatricians include diagnosing and treating illnesses, referring patients to specialists, and monitoring drug regimens. To be successful as a geriatrician, one should demonstrate exceptional communication skills, empathy, as well as good judgment and decision-making skills.
In addition to English, Dr. Mirza speaks Hindi.
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