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Dr. Wahaj Ahmed, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.6 (7)
Map Pin Small Gilbert, AZ
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35 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Wahaj Ahmed, MD

Dr. Wahaj Ahmed, MD is a Pulmonologist in Gilbert, AZ. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from BHOPAL UNIVERSITY / GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. Dr. Ahmed, completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Ahmed an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Ahmed works at Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants Plc in Gilbert, AZ with other offices in Mesa, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants Plc.
    3303 E Baseline Rd Ste 208, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 917-1996
  2. 2
    Valley Sleep Center
    4555 E Inverness Ave Bldg 3, Mesa, AZ 85206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 300-9158

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Banner Ironwood Medical Center
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • Banner Desert Medical Center

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Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Insomnia
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Respiratory Failure
Valley Fever
Bronchoscopy
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Sleep Study
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Sinusitis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Air and Gas Embolism
Asthma in Adults
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Breathing Disorders
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Cataplexy
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Eosinophilic Asthma
Fungal Infections
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
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Narcolepsy
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Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumonia
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Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Insomnia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Diseases
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Sleep-Walking
Thrombosis
Vascular Disease
Wheezing
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Breath Testing
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Spirometry
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Wahaj Ahmed, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1649271453
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mount Vernon Hospital|UMDNJ - University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • BHOPAL UNIVERSITY / GANDHI MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    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 Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma, 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 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ahmed.

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