Aqeel Ahmad, MD
My specialties:
- Nephrology
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Professional interests:
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Transplantation
Practice philosophy: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
What are you passionate about and why? Advancements in medical sciences and latest evidence based practice of medicine.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Engineer
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? During the formative years and having amazing teachers was an inspiration for pursuing higher education and subsequently becoming a physician.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Listening to patients and involving them in their healthcare decisions helps in better practice of medicine.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Staying up-to-date on the ever evolving field of nephrology.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Mind-body connection is integral to overall wellness.
What are you most proud of? Having good people around me.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Best Intern of the Year and subsequent position as Chief Resident.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Nephrology
Years of experience
- 15
Additional languages spoken
- Urdu
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)