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Mustafa I. Ahmed
Advanced in Gastrostomy

Dr. Mustafa I. Ahmed

Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
Southern Nevada Bariatrics, Mustafa Ahmed MD FACS PLLC
3365 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 9, 
Las Vegas, NV 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Gastrostomy
CommonSpirit Health
Southern Nevada Bariatrics, Mustafa Ahmed MD FACS PLLC
3365 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 9, 
Las Vegas, NV 
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Overview

Graduated from Ohio State University School of Medicine. Practiced Internal Medicine. Now practice General and Bariatric Surgery.I believe that every person has the right to be medically treated regardless of whether they can afford to or not.

Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Peptic Ulcer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
The Ohio State University
Residency
Morehouse School of Medicine
Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NV
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)
Surgery General Surgery
Fellowships
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Northwest Hospital Center
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Rose De Lima Campus - Henderson, NV
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus - Henderson, NV
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Silversummit Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Southern Nevada Bariatrics, Mustafa Ahmed MD FACS PLLC
3365 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 9, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Call: 702-626-0499

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.


4 Total Publications

Utility of splenic transient elastography in assessing the presence of portal hypertension: A review.
Utility of splenic transient elastography in assessing the presence of portal hypertension: A review.
Journal: World journal of methodology
Published: March 24, 2025
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Office

1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160, 
Las Vegas, NV 
 (3.0 miles away)
702-671-5150
Languages Spoken:
English
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Douglas Fraser is a General Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Fraser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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Dr. Christopher J. Fisher
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General Surgery

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3131 La Canada St, Suite 217, 
Las Vegas, NV 
 (0.2 miles away)
702-369-7152
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Christopher Fisher is a General Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Fisher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Stefan Chock
General Surgery
Advanced in Gastrostomy
Dr. Stefan Chock
General Surgery

Desert Surgical Associates

3131 La Canada St Ste 217, 
Las Vegas, NV 
 (0.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Stefan Chock is a General Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Chock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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Areas of Expertise

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      • Endoscopy
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      • Obesity
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      • Sleeve Gastrectomy
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