Summary

Dr. Shazia Ahmed is an ophthalmologist with 23 years of experience treating a wide range of eye conditions. She earned her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Brown University before pursuing her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Ahmed completed her ophthalmology residency at Tufts Medical Center, building expertise in comprehensive eye care. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Ahmed practices at Arlington Eye Center in Arlington, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with Baystate Franklin Medical Center. She specializes in treating cataracts and dry eye conditions, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. Dr. Ahmed also provides comprehensive eye examinations to help patients maintain optimal vision health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 23 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering - Brown University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Arlington Eye Center

1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100Arlington, VA 22205
Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Arlington , VAWinchester , VALaurel , MDWarrenton , VA
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University in California Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shazia Saman Ahmed

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shazia Saman Ahmed has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shazia Saman Ahmed has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

BS in Mechanical Engineering - Brown University

Residency

Ophthalmology - Tufts Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents UniversityGraduated in 2003

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Where is Dr. Shazia Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Shazia Ahmed's office is located at 1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100, Arlington, VA, 22205.

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