Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Bestoun Ahmed

General Surgery
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
300 Halket St Ste 5600, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
300 Halket St Ste 5600, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Bestoun Ahmed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
300 Halket St Ste 5600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
Office
2 Hot Metal St Ste 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bestoun Ahmed

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bestoun Ahmed?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Bestoun Ahmed by calling their office at 412-641-3632. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Bestoun Ahmed a top-rated expert for Short Bowel Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bestoun Ahmed is classified as an Advanced expert for Short Bowel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bestoun Ahmed specialize in?

While Dr. Bestoun Ahmed is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Malnutrition. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Bestoun Ahmed accept my insurance?

Dr. Bestoun Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-641-3632 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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