Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD
Stanford, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahmed, Gastroenterologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmed graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine; Fairview-Univ M C-Riverside, Family Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahmed’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahmed’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahmed?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahmed empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatitis, Hepatology, Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ahmed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Gastroenterology; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine; Fairview-Univ M C-Riverside, Family Medicine | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Ahmed board certified in Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Aijaz Ahmed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahmed speak?
Dr. Ahmed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ahmed diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ahmed. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Liver Cysts at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Liver Disease
- Congenital Hepatic Cysts
- Polycystic Liver Disease (if applicable)
- Baby Liver Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q446: Cystic disease of liver
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Which procedures does Dr. Ahmed perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aijaz Ahmed may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ahmed's office.
Does Dr. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahmed accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ahmed in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahmed's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Primary surgical resection versus liver transplantation for transplant
Digestive diseases and sciences, 2014
Clinical Presentation and Survival of Asian and Non-Asian Patients with HCV
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2014
Both HCV and HBV are Major Causes of Liver Cancer in Southeast Asians.
Jourl of immigrant and minority health, 2013
Low incidence of hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion in patients treated with oral nucleos
Jourl of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2013
Low hepatitis B envelope antigen seroconversion rate in chronic hepatitis B patients on long
EUROPEAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, 2013
Donor Diabetes Mellitus Is an Independent Risk Factor for Graft Loss in HCV Positive
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2013
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among US Patients With Cirrhosis
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, 2012
Tenofovir Monotherapy
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2012
High Frequency of Recurrent Viremia After Hepatitis B e Antigen Seroconversion
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2012
Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver disease
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL, 2012
Prospective study of risk factors for hepatitis C virus acquisition by Caucasian, Hispanic
JOURL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS, 2012
Comparison of the Frequency of Corory Artery Disease in Alcohol-Related Versus Non
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 2011
High Rate of Complete Viral Suppression With Combition Therapy
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2011
Ethnic Differences in Viral Domince Patterns in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus
HEPATOLOGY, 2011
Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Mortality
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2010
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Masquerading As Ascites Secondary to Alcoholic Cirrhosis
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Transarterial Chemoinfusion for Hepatocellular Carcinoma as Downstaging Therapy
AMERICAN JOURL OF TRANSPLANTATION, 2009
Ultra-Deep Pyrosequencing of Hepatitis B Virus Quasispecies from Nucleoside
JOURL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 2009
The Asymptomatic Outpatient with Abnormal Liver Function Tests
CLINICS IN LIVER DISEASE, 2009
Adenovirus-Induced Acute Liver Failure
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Magement of Biliary Strictures Following Liver Transplantation
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasms in Asian Americans
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2009
Bidirectiolly Adjustable TIPS Reduction by Parallel Stent and Stent-Graft Deployment
JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2008
Long-term survival of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated with
ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 2007
Current indications and contraindications for liver transplantation.
Clinics in liver disease, 2007
Dermatologic disorders associated with chronic hepatitis C: Effect of interferon therapy
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, 2007
Global transcriptiol response to interferon is a determint of HCV treatment outcome
HEPATOLOGY, 2006
Progressive asymptomatic occlusion of a TIPS in a patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome
JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2006
Portal, spienic, and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis in a patient with latent essential
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2006
Endoscopic approach to the treatment of gastrointestil bleeding.
Techniques in vascular and interventiol radiology, 2004
Older age and liver transplantation: A review
LIVER TRANSPLANTATION, 2004
Chronic hepatitis C with normal aminotransferase levels
GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2004
Prophylaxis against chemotherapy
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2003
The epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2003
Update on chronic hepatitis C.
Comprehensive therapy, 2003
Hepatitis C virus and liver transplantation.
Clinics in liver disease, 2001
Liver transplantation: Evolving patient selection criteria
CADIAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2001
Delayed fatal hemorrhage from pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery after percutaneous liver biopsy
AMERICAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2001
A novel endoscopic appearance of idiopathic eosinophilic esophagitis
ENDOSCOPY, 2000
The differential diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis
JOURL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 2000
Magement of gallstones and their complications
AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN, 2000
Differential diagnosis of gallstone-induced complications
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURL, 2000
Cost-effective evaluation of acute viral hepatitis
WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2000
Novel endoscopic approach for removal of a rectal foreign body
GASTROINTESTIL ENDOSCOPY, 1999
Overview of interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
Clinics in liver disease, 1999
A novel technique for endoscopic removal of expandable biliary Wallstent
GASTROINTESTIL ENDOSCOPY, 1999
Should we throw fat on the fire? Comment
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES, 1999
Treatment strategies for chronic hepatitis C
Ahmed, A., Keeffe, E. B., 1999
Tuberculous peritonitis: Fatality associated with delayed diagnosis
SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURL, 1999
An uncommon aetiology of perforated gastric ulcer
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURL, 1999
Lamivudine therapy for chemotherapy-induced reactivation of hepatitis B virus infection
AMERICAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1999
Asymptomatic elevation of aminotransferase levels
AMERICAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1998
Bloody diarrhea caused by Plesiomos shigelloides proctitis in a human immunodeficiency virus
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 1998
A fatal case of Rhodotorula meningitis in AIDS.
Medicine and health, Rhode Island, 1998
Splenic rupture: An unusual complication of colonoscopy
AMERICAN JOURL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 1997
What is Dr. Ahmed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahmed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447351747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahmed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahmed
What is Dr. Aijaz Ahmed's specialty?
Dr. Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist near Stanford, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Ahmed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aijaz Ahmed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Aijaz Ahmed accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aijaz Ahmed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aijaz Ahmed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aijaz Ahmed?
Please contact Dr. Ahmed's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aijaz Ahmed have?
Dr. Aijaz Ahmed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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