Overview
Dr. Hira Ahmad is a board-certified UCI Health pediatric surgeon.She earned her medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb. She completed a residency in general surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla., followed by a fellowship in pediatric colorectal surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Next, she completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.Ahmad sees patients inOrange.
Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hira Ahmad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hira Ahmad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hira Ahmad by calling their office at 714-880-7812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hira Ahmad a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hira Ahmad is classified as an Elite expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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. Hira Ahmad specialize in?
While Dr. Hira Ahmad is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Hira Ahmad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hira Ahmad has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Hira Ahmad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hira Ahmad accept my insurance?
Dr. Hira Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 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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- Elite
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Ahmad isElite. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Distinguished
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Ahmad isDistinguished. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Ahmad isDistinguished. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Imperforate AnusDr. Ahmad isDistinguished. Learn about Imperforate Anus.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Ahmad isDistinguished. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
- VACTERL AssociationDr. Ahmad isDistinguished. Learn about VACTERL Association.
- Advanced
- AppendicitisDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Colonic AtresiaDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Atresia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- Duodenal AtresiaDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Duodenal Atresia.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Ahmad isAdvanced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- CellulitisDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Ahmad isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.