BIO

Dr. Riaz Ahmad, MD an Internal Medicine specialist in NewYork has expertise in managing complex and chronic medical issues, coordinating care across various specialties, and promoting overall health and well-being of his patients. Dr. Riaz Ahmad is now accepting patients in Brooklyn, NY and The Bronx, NY.

Education & Training

• Westchester Medical Center Fellowship, Nephrology, 1994 - 1996

• New York Medical College (Brooklyn-Queens) -

  Residency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994

• Flushing Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991

• Nishtar Medical College Class of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

• Medical Training & Board Certifications

  He was educated at the following institutions:

  
  

• Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Incentive Program - n/a

  
  

• Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program - n/a

  
  

• Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program - n/a

  
  

• Participated in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program - n/a

  
  

• Committed to heart health through the Million Hearts® initiative.

Hospital Affiliations

• NYC Health + Hospitals / Woodhull Brooklyn, New York

What Is Nephrology?

Nephrology is the medical specialty dedicated to understanding and maintaining kidney health. Nephrologists, who focus on kidneys, help patients manage kidney diseases through various methods, including dietary guidance, medications, and advanced treatments like renal replacement therapy. Dr. Riaz Ahmed is committed to supporting patients in sustaining optimal kidney function and navigating any related health challenges.

Areas of Expertise

• AL amyloidosis

• Chronic kidney disease

• Glomerular diseases

• Hemodialysis

• Hypertension

• Kidney donation

• Kidney stones

• Kidney transplant

• Pancreas transplant

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Polycystic kidney disease