Summary

Dr. Waqas Ahmed specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing three decades of experience to the care of patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. After earning his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical University, he completed residency training at USA Health University Hospital and Englewood Hospital & Medical Center, followed by fellowship training at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Ahmed speaks English, Urdu, and Arabic, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Ahmed practices at Geisinger St. Luke's Specialty Services - Cardiology in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital affiliations with Saint Luke's Sacred Heart Campus. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His expertise includes performing diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu, Arabic
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Geisinger St. Luke's Specialty Services - Cardiology

1165 Centre TpkeOrwigsburg, PA 17961
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.4 
4.3 
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4.8 
34 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Urdu, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Orwigsburg , PAWest Reading , PAPhiladelphia , PAWyomissing , PA
Med School: Rawalpindi Medical University Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Waqas Ahmed

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Waqas Ahmed has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Waqas Ahmed has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of South Alabama College of Medicine2002

Residency

USA Health University Hospital1999
Englewood Hospital & Medical Center1996

Medical School

Rawalpindi Medical UniversityGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Waqas Ahmed accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Waqas Ahmed accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Waqas Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Waqas Ahmed's office is located at 1165 Centre Tpke, Orwigsburg, PA, 17961.
Which hospitals is Dr. Waqas Ahmed affiliated with?
Dr. Waqas Ahmed is affiliated with Saint Lukes Sacred Heart Campus.
Is Dr. Waqas Ahmed accepting new patients?
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