Summary

Dr. Ahmed Nassar is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who specializes in complex heart and chest procedures. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and has practiced for 16 years, focusing on cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. Dr. Nassar is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Dr. Nassar practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with serious heart conditions including angina, acute coronary syndrome, and aortic aneurysm. His surgical expertise includes aneurysm repair surgery and aortic dissection repair. Additionally, he participates in the Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program for patients with complex cardiac needs.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Arabic
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

LVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310Allentown, PA 18103
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Arabic
Allentown , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PABethlehem , PA
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ahmed R. Nassar

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cenpatico
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Ahmed R. Nassar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ahmed R. Nassar has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Ahmed R. Nassar holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2017 and University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2016.

Residency

Completed their residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2015, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2014, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2013, and Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2012.

Internship

Completed their internship at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2010.

NPI Number

Ahmed R. Nassar's NPI number is 1922329622.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ahmed Nassar's office located?
Ahmed Nassar's office is located at 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 310, Allentown, PA, 18103.
What languages does Ahmed Nassar speak?
Ahmed Nassar speaks English and Arabic.
Which hospitals is Ahmed Nassar affiliated with?
Ahmed Nassar is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street.
Does Ahmed Nassar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ahmed Nassar accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Ahmed Nassar accepting new patients?
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