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Nasiya Ahmed, MD - Village Physicians9090 Gaylord Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77024 map
Dr. Ahmed is passionate about health and wellness in adults.
Nasiya Ahmed, MD - Village Physicians
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Nasiya N. Ahmed is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
9090 Gaylord Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77024
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Office Details
Street parking
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare Part B
Bio
Dr. Nasiya Ahmed, a native Houstonian and a graduate of University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care. Dr. Ahmed was formerly Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine where she was medical director of their inpatient ACE (Acute Care of Elderly) Unit and was heavily involved in grant funded research as well as nursing and physician education, locally, nationally, and internationally. More recently, she worked at Intercede Health where she was medical director for their Transitional Care Clinics, caring for patients with difficult to manage chronic illnesses. Dr. Ahmed is passionate about health and wellness and her goal is to use her multidisciplinary geriatric skills to promote health and wellness in all adults.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
An internist in Houston, TX, Dr. Nasiya Ahmed specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Ahmed may also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients experiencing severe breathing problems would be referred to a pulmonologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
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Geriatrics
Dr. Ahmed is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Ahmed is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
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Palliative Care
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Conditions Treated
- COPD, asthma, environmental and occupational issues
- Dementia (Alzheimer's disease)
- Depression and Anxiety
- Diabetes Management
- GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypothyroidism
- Infections
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Ankle, Hip, Shoulder & Wrist
- Pain Management
- Screening
- Vaccination
- Wound Care
Services & Procedures
- Ear Wax Management
- EKG
- INR management
- joint injections
- Well Woman & Gynecological Exams
Special Interests
- Geriatric care
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2002 - 2005
Fellowship
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University of Arizona • Tucson, Arizona
Fellowship in Geriatrics • 2005 - 2007
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Urdu
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