Summary

Dr. Nuzhat Ahmad specializes in gastroenterology, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1996. With 36 years of experience in digestive health care, Dr. Ahmad is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Ahmad practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She treats patients with abdominal pain, upper GI bleeding, and esophagitis. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, cholangioscopy, and endoscopic mucosal resection of the esophagus. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Nuzhat Ahmad has 2 locations

Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Nuzhat Ahmad

3400 Spruce Street Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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4.3 
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36 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PA
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nuzhat Ahmad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Nuzhat Ahmad has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nuzhat Ahmad has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Nuzhat Ahmad 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

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1996.

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1990.

NPI Number

Nuzhat Ahmad's NPI number is 1144234832.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nuzhat Ahmad's office located?
Nuzhat Ahmad's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Does Nuzhat Ahmad accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Nuzhat Ahmad accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Nuzhat Ahmad speak?
Nuzhat Ahmad speaks English and Spanish.
Does Nuzhat Ahmad accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Nuzhat Ahmad has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Nuzhat Ahmad accepting new patients?
Nuzhat Ahmad is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Nuzhat Ahmad's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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