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Mr. Amir Agha, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2232 W 24th St Panama City FL, 32405About
Dr. Amir Agha is a board certified rheumatologist practicing in Panama City, FL. Dr. Agha specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the immune system, muscles, and joints. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Agha treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
St. George's University MD 2007
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Florida society of Rheumatology
- American College of Rheumatology
- Emerald coast medical assocation
Fellowships
- University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine Rheumatology 2013
Fellowships
- University of South Florida
Professional Society Memberships
- American college of RheumatologyEmerald Coast Medical AssociationFlorida Society of Rheumatology
What do you attribute your success to?
- taking a patient centered approach. Customizing care to each specific patient and addressing their needs and concerns. making them a critical part of their care.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Caribbean
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball, soccer, fishing, traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Arthritis and RheumatismNew England Journal of Medicine
Mr. Amir Agha, MD's Practice location
Bay Arthritis Institute
2232 W 24th St -Panama City, FL 32405Get Direction
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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Amir Agha, who serves patients in Panama City, Florida.
A board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Agha works with patients at his private practice – Bay Arthritis Institute – in Panama City, Florida. Backed by solid credentials and a deep commitment, he ensures patients receive the very best rheumatological care in Northwest Florida.
Back in 2007, he graduated with his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in rheumatology at the University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine 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.
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists, like Dr. Agha, treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendinitis.
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