Ahmed Alkaram, MD

Urologist

1414 9th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite Altoona PA, 16602 Show map

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Dr. Ahmed Alkaram is a urologist and assistant professor practicing at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh) in Altoona, PA. Dr. Alkaram specializes in treating cancers of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, kidneys, prostate and othe male genital organs. He is also a certified kidney transplant surgeon from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the American society of transplant surgeons (ASTS).

Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.

Education and Training

Albany Medical Center Fellowship in Andrology. 2014

Albany Medical Center Fellowship in Female Urology 2015

University of Iowa Fellowship in Kidney Transplan 2018

Iraqi Board, Urology Counsil Board certification in Urology 2003

University of Baghdad MD. 1995

Provider Details

Male English, Arabic

Areas of expertise and specialization

Urologic OncologyKidney TransplantProstate Cancer and diseases.Kidney CancerBladder Cancer

Faculty Titles & Positions

Assistant professor UPMC 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

American Urological Association
Mid Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association

Ahmed Alkaram, MD's Practice location

UPMC/ Altoona, PA

1414 9th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite -
Altoona, PA 16602

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New patients: 814-946-7587

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