Summary

Dr. Waseem Ahmed is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York University School of Medicine in 2017. Dr. Ahmed pursued advanced fellowship training at both Indiana University School of Medicine in 2020 and Weill Cornell Medical College in 2021, developing expertise in complex gastrointestinal conditions. With 12 years of experience in medicine, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ahmed practices at the Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center in West Hollywood, California. He focuses on treating inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as common digestive issues like hemorrhoids. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ahmed highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

8720 Beverly Blvd LowrWest Hollywood, CA 90048
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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12 Years of Experience
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Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Waseem Ahmed

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Friday Health Plans
  • GEHA - HMO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - HMO
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Waseem Ahmed has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Waseem Ahmed has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Waseem Ahmed holds an expired medical license in the states of Colorado and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Colorado that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in 2021 and Indiana University School of Medicine in 2020.

Residency

Completed their residency at New York University School of Medicine in 2017.

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Waseem Ahmed's NPI number is 1497166573.

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What languages does Waseem Ahmed speak?
Waseem Ahmed speaks English.
Where is Waseem Ahmed's office located?
Waseem Ahmed's office is located at 8720 Beverly Blvd Lowr, West Hollywood, CA, 90048.
Does Waseem Ahmed accept my insurance?
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