Overview
Shair Ahmed is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3410 Worth St, Dallas, TX 75246
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. Shair U. Ahmed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shair U. Ahmed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shair U. Ahmed by calling their office at 469-800-7370. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shair U. Ahmed a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shair U. Ahmed is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Shair U. Ahmed specialize in?
While Dr. Shair U. Ahmed is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, and Pleurisy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Shair U. Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shair U. Ahmed has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Shair U. Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shair U. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Shair U. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7370 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
- Distinguished
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Ahmed isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Ahmed isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Pleural EffusionDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Collapsed LungDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Kimura DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Kimura Disease.
- Lung NodulesDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MesotheliomaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- ThymectomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.