Summary

Dr. Waleed Ahmed is a cardiovascular disease specialist who graduated from Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He completed his residency training at both Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in New York. Dr. Ahmed furthered his expertise through fellowships at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School and the University of California San Diego Medical Center. With 29 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, he speaks both English and Hindi.

Dr. Ahmed practices at Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates in Houston, Texas. He specializes in treating complex heart conditions including heart valve disease, athlete's heart syndrome, and left ventricular hypertrophy. His expertise includes performing advanced cardiac imaging procedures such as contrast echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI scans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ahmed highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
29 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Houston , TXHumble , TXPasadena , TXKaty , TX
Med School: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Universidad Del Norte
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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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What languages does Waleed Ahmed speak?
Waleed Ahmed speaks English and Hindi.
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