Summary

Dr. Waleed Ahmed treats heart valve disease, athlete's heart syndrome, and left ventricular hypertrophy, and performs contrast echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiogram, and cardiac MRI scan. He practices cardiovascular disease in Houston, Texas, and has 29 years of experience.

Dr. Ahmed completed residencies at Duke University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, and fellowships at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the University of California San Diego Medical Center. He speaks English and Hindi. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ahmed 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi
  • University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates

6550 Fannin St Ste 1901Houston, TX 77030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.9 
29 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Vietnamese Speaks English, Hindi, Bengali Speaks English
Houston , TXHumble , TXHumble , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Med School: UT Southwestern Med School: Stanley Medical College Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Waleed Ahmed

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Waleed Ahmed has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Waleed Ahmed has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Waleed Ahmed holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA in 2009 and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. in 2002 and Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. in 2000.

Medical School

Graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA in 2013 and Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. in 1997.

NPI Number

Waleed Ahmed's NPI number is 1770653487.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Waleed Ahmed's office located?
Waleed Ahmed's office is located at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, Houston, TX, 77030.
Does Waleed Ahmed accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Waleed Ahmed accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Waleed Ahmed?
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Is Waleed Ahmed accepting new patients?
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Does Waleed Ahmed accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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