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Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD

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Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD

Cardiology Age 41
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 14 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahmad also speaks Dutch. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Care Philosophy
  • ````Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.````

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Biography
  • Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD is a cardiology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2009. He specializes in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Dutch
Languages Spoken
Specialties
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2018
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahmad's profile.

Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Faraz Ahmad, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL