Dr. Mainuddin Ahmed M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1750 Cedar Ln Suite 200 Tullahoma TN, 37388About
Mainuddin Ahmed, MD, is a well-versed oncologist at Tennessee Oncology with offices in Tullahoma and Winchester, Tennessee. He received his medical degree in 1979 at Meharry Medical College, did his residency at Alvin C York Veteranâ??s Hospital, and served his fellowship at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Dr. Ahmed is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology and is a professional member of the American Medical Association.
Education and Training
Chittagong Medical College 1979
Chittagong Medical College and Hospital 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Cirrhosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- University of Tennessee, Memphis
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- His dedication, giving quality patient care, and his passion for the field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cricket, Sports
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical research & publications
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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Mainuddin Ahmed, who serves the population of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Dr. Ahmed graduated from the Meharry Medical College in 1979, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his medical degree he completed his residency with Alvin C York Veteran’s Hospital. Wanting to further his training he then completed his Medical Oncology with the University of Tennessee. Dr. Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. To stay up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. He currently practices with Tennessee Oncology and is affiliated with Winchester Hospital and Tennova Healthcare. He holds an expertise in Medical Oncology. Oncology is the branch of medicine that researches, identifies and treats cancer. A physician who works in the field of oncology is an oncologist. Oncologists must first diagnose a cancer, which is usually carried out via biopsy, endoscopy, X-ray, CT scanning, MRI, PET scanning, ultrasound or other radiological methods. Nuclear medicine can also be used to diagnose cancer, as can blood tests or tumor markers. Dr. Ahmed attributes his professional success to his dedication, giving quality patient care, and his passion for the field. When he is not working, he enjoys playing Cricket and other Sports.
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