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Dr. Bestoun Ahmed, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Bestoun Ahmed, MD

Dr. Bestoun Ahmed, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Logan Regional Medical Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Heritage Valley Sewickley, UPMC Presbyterian, Penn Highlands Dubois, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, Somerset Hospital and Uniontown Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ahmed an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Ahmed works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ahmed's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    300 Halket St Ste 5600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 641-3632
  2. 2
    Office
    2 Hot Metal St Ste 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 641-3632
  3. 3
    Office
    3380 Blvd of the Allies Ste 390, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 641-3632

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Logan Regional Medical Center
  • UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
  • Heritage Valley Sewickley
  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • Penn Highlands Dubois
  • Penn Highlands Mon Valley
  • Somerset Hospital
  • Uniontown Hospital

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Bestoun Ahmed, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740336106
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Bestoun Ahmed, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ahmed is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ahmed has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Ahmed. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ahmed.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ahmed, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ahmed appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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