Overview
Dr. Talha Ahmed earned his medical degree at King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Maryland-Midtown Campus in Baltimore and fellowships in cardiovascular and interventional cardiology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Ahmed, who has been in practice since 2015, is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology and echocardiology, and he is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation®. He treats patients ages 18 and older and also speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. With a clinical interest in cardiovascular diseases, Dr Ahmed treats conditions including, but not limited to, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart problems, patent foramen ovale (PFO), peripheral artery disease and peripheral venous disease. His practice approach emphasizes patient-centered, empathetic, attentive, responsive and supportive care. He focuses on sharing decision-making and enhancing his patients' understanding of their diseases. He carefully explains rationale for treatment, making it easy to understand and follow along. Dr. Ahmed, who lives in Pearland, is married and the father of one daughter. Away from his practice, he enjoys spending time with his family and sports, including gym and squash.
His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Talha Ahmed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Talha Ahmed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Talha Ahmed by calling their office at 713-486-0996. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Talha Ahmed a top-rated expert for Endocarditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Talha Ahmed is classified as an Experienced expert for Endocarditis, 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. Talha Ahmed specialize in?
While Dr. Talha Ahmed is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Endocarditis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Talha Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Talha Ahmed has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Talha Ahmed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Talha Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Talha Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-0996 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- EndocarditisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart AttackDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart FailureDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Stable AnginaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Toxic Shock SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Shock Syndrome.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.