Overview
Faris Ahmed is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249
1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
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. Faris Ahmed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Faris Ahmed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Faris Ahmed by calling their office at 205-934-4011. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Faris Ahmed a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Faris Ahmed is classified as an Advanced expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Faris Ahmed specialize in?
While Dr. Faris Ahmed is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Faris Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Faris Ahmed has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Faris Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Faris Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Faris Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-4011 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Cryptococcal MeningitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcal Meningitis.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.