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Vaqar Ahmed

Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, MD

Nephrology

OVERVIEW

Vaqar Ahmed, M.D., is a board certified nephrologist who has recently joined the organ transplant team at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Ahmed specializes in transplant nephrology and has vast experience in taking care of kidney and pancreas transplant recipients. He provides each patient with a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan, fueled by the most up-to-date, evidence based medicine. 

Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Ahmed was affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was also an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and served as the Associate Program Director for Nephrology Fellowship.He is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

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Patient Perspective
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3.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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20 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ, 07601

LOCATIONS

20 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ, 07601
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Accepting New Patients

CONDITIONS TREATED

SPECIALTIES

  • Nephrology

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Graduated 2013
Residency
Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center
Graduated 2007
Internship
Hamdard College of Medicine & Dentistry
Graduated 2001

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (17)

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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • WellCare
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