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.
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 Halket St Ste 5600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2 Hot Metal St Ste 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bestoun Ahmed has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Bowel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Bestoun Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- MalnutritionDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- ColostomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- DeliriumDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- EndoscopyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.