Summary

Dr. Cheema earned his medical degree at King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Lincoln Medical Center and Cornell University, NY. He then completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, Therapeutic Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Ultrasound at Loyola University Chicago, IL.

He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition and his clinical interests include the treatment of Acid reflux, Constipation, Hemorrhoids, and Small Bowel Imaging. As a Fellow AGA, he trained in General GI, Hepatology, Nutrition, ERCP, and Endoscopic Ultrasound.

He has been in practice in the Quad Cities and Clinton for over 11 years. In addition to English, he is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Dr. Cheema is married and has four children.

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Office Locations

Dr. Ahmad Cheema has 2 locations

Digestive Disease Specialists

525 Valley View DrMoline, IL 61265
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Digestive Disease Specialists

1908 Middle RdBettendorf, IA 52722
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 75 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
  • King Edward Medical University
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ahmad Cheema

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Arkansas Total Care
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Freedom Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Innovation Health
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - PPO
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Reliance Standard
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ahmad Cheema has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ahmad Cheema has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Ahmad Cheema holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine,.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2026, board certified in Hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2026, and board certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, in 2026.

Medical License

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026 and PHYSICIAN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Cheema's NPI number is 1659375343.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ahmad Cheema affiliated with?
Dr. Ahmad Cheema is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Trinity Bettendorf.
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