Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed

Gastroenterology
Office
5023 N Illinois St, 
Fairview Heights, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
19
conditions
Office
5023 N Illinois St, 
Fairview Heights, IL 

Overview

Shakeel Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Hshs St Elizabeth's Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

Office
5023 N Illinois St, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ahmed has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Mirikizumab, Ustekinumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
ORBERA™ Post-Approval Study
ORBERA™ Post-Approval Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 13, 2020
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1 Total Publications

Genetic characterization of Betacoronavirus lineage C viruses in bats reveals marked sequence divergence in the spike protein of pipistrellus bat coronavirus HKU5 in Japanese pipistrelle: implications for the origin of the novel Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
Genetic characterization of Betacoronavirus lineage C viruses in bats reveals marked sequence divergence in the spike protein of pipistrellus bat coronavirus HKU5 in Japanese pipistrelle: implications for the origin of the novel Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
Journal: Journal of virology
Published: May 31, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shakeel Ahmed

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakeel Ahmed by calling their office at 618-239-0678. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shakeel Ahmed a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Shakeel Ahmed specialize in?

While Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Shakeel Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Shakeel Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shakeel Ahmed accept my insurance?

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-239-0678 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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