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Dr. Sadiq Ahmed, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sadiq Ahmed, MD

Dr. Sadiq Ahmed, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lexington, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Dhaka Medical College and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Bluegrass Community Hospital and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Dr. Ahmed, completed a residency at John Dempsey Hospital of University of CT Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Ahmed an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Ahmed works at UK Healthcare -Nephrology, Bone & Mineral Metabolism in Lexington, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    UK Healthcare -Nephrology, Bone & Mineral Metabolism
    135 E Maxwell St Ste 401 Fl 4, Lexington, KY 40508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-2663
  2. 2
    Kentucky Children's Hospital
    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5049
  3. 3
    Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1101 Veterans Dr, Lexington, KY 40502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 233-4511

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy

Treatment frequency



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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Limb Pain
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Shortness of Breath
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Constipation
Cryoglobulinemia
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Histoplasmosis
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Thrush
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Urinary Incontinence
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Sadiq Ahmed, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Bengali
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1912920679
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • John Dempsey Hospital of University of CT Health Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • John Dempsey Hospital of University of CT Health Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Dhaka Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Sadiq 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.

    Dr. Ahmed works at UK Healthcare -Nephrology, Bone & Mineral Metabolism in Lexington, KY. View the full address on Dr. Ahmed’s profile.

    Dr. Ahmed has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ahmed on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 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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