Muhammad Ahmad MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
911 Bypass Road Pikeville Kentucky, 41501About
Muhammad Ahmad, MD, FACC, works at the Pikeville Medical Center's Heart Institute in Kentucky. This hospital has the distinction of being named the "National Hospital of the Year" award two years in a row, from 2009-2011. They are also affiliated with Cleveland Clinic's Heart Surgery program, another #1 heart center. Dr. Ahmad was first educated in Pakistan, and now educates others as an Associate Professor at the Pikeville Osteopathic Medical School. He was awarded for his excellence as an educator in 2009, with an Excellence in Clinical Medicine Education Award.
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Education and Training
University of the Punjab
Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan MD
Rawalpindi Medical College 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medical -
Awards
- Best Fellow, UT Health Science Center, 2003
- Excellence in Clinical Medicine Education- Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- University of Texas Health Science Center
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Center (Interventional Cardiology)
What do you attribute your success to?
His upbringing and training at Pikeville Osteopathic Institute, and his commitment to his quality patient care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of American College of Cardiologists
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