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Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 68
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD
2.7 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD is a Pulmonologist in Taft, CA.
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD
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Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 68
Taft, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD is a Pulmonologist in Taft, CA.

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Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD is a Pulmonologist in Taft, CA and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1980 and completed a residency at Christ Comm Hospital|VA Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kern Valley Healthcare District, Good Samaritan Hospital and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ahmed has experience treating conditions like Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahmed received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahmed also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Asthma
Chronic Care Management
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
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Chronic Care Management
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchitis
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Sleep Apnea
Tobacco Use Disorder
Immunization Administration
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Dehydration
Down Syndrome
Emphysema
Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Interstitial Lung Disease
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumonia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Sleep Study
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Constipation
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Depressive Disorders
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Fibromyalgia
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Influenza (Flu)
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Laryngitis
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Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
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Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
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Potassium Deficiency
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Arrhythmia Screening
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Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetes Counseling
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Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Herpes Simplex Screening
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Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Rapid Flu Test
Respiratory Management
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Medicaid
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Locations

  1. 1 Vibul Tangpraphaphorn M.d. Inc.
    109 Adkisson Way, Taft, CA 93268
  2. 2 Edward L. Nichols MD
    3801 SAN DIMAS ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  3. 3 Office
    6621 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  4. 4 San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary Group
    5801 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Patient Satisfaction

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2.7
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (12)

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Osmania General Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Christ Comm Hospital|VA Medical Center
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane Hospital Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahmed's profile.

Dr. Ahmed frequently treats the following conditions: Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD is affiliated with Kern Valley Healthcare District, Good Samaritan Hospital and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kern Valley Healthcare District

    6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    901 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA