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Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

Transplant Nephrology
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD is a Transplant Nephrology Specialist in Hackensack, NJ. They specialize in Transplant Nephrology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from HAMDARD UNIVERSITY / HAMDARD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (HCMD) and is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Dr. Ahmed works at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group - Transplant Surgery in Hackensack, NJ with other offices in Dallas, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Mineral Metabolism Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Hackensack Meridian Medical Group - Transplant Surgery
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 404, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (201) 473-2167
  2. 2
    Dallas Kidney Center
    3604 Live Oak St, Dallas, TX 75204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 366-6300

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  • Hackensack University Medical Center

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    Mar 07, 2020
    Extremely professional, thorough, courteous & friendly. Explains thing very well. Would definitely recommend.
    Scott C. — Mar 07, 2020
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    About Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

    Specialties
    • Transplant Nephrology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598961914
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Michael Reese Hospital
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    Internship
    • Michael Reese Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HAMDARD UNIVERSITY / HAMDARD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY (HCMD)
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Vaqar 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 an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Ahmed has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcium Metabolism Disorders and Mineral Metabolism Disorders, 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.

    7 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.

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