Imran N. Ahmad, MD

Imran N. Ahmad, MD

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Interventional Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford - 2004
Residency:
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2007
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2010

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November 25, 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

434 Ratings

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, ease of communication, honesty, accessiblity

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Particular care

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgable and caring.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and listens to you and your needs to find balance in your care. He is not a "cookie-cutter" practitioner.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Very professional & experienced doctor. Listens carefully & explain thing throughly

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Listened to me

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He did good work

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Very professional and instills confidence.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

kind professional responsive

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Friendly & thorough!!

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He is always so professional kind and genuinely is interested in the patient

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Extremely pleased with the results

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He is the best surgeon.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Explained the details of my condition as a patient

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He always makes you feel so important to him, takes extra care to make sure your needs and questions are answered, and doesn’t look to do needless tests and exams. The best doctor I have.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Very personable. Good listener. Professional.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad is very capable.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Patient, easy to talk to, thorough.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Ahmad was very willing to communicate the results of my procedure and answered all my questions. He also was friendly and patient on this day after having to work an emergency procedure which delayed him to attend his scheduled office appointments.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and took his time to explqin things.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Very wonderful caring doctor

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June 27, 2022

5.0

I don’t think he really listen to me

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Personal, professional, knowledgeable.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He is an extremely knowledgeable doctor who always takes time to answer any questions I have. I trust him with my life.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

I liked dr Ahmad

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He seemed willing to talk and actually remembered some specifics regarding my family history.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad talks to you so you understand. Explained everything and all scenarios. His assistant Katie does an amazing job working you into his schedule. Very friendly ans helpful and knows her job.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad took so much time explaining to me what needed to be done with Aortic Valve surgery. When it came time for my surgery Dr. Ahmad made me feel comfortable and relaxed before surgery. Everyone that was in the operating room were very caring and kept talking to me explaining what they were doing to prep me for surgery. I would definitely refer people to Dr Ahmad, without a doubt.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Though, answered all questions. Good looking.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

I recommended him to someone yesterday because he is a great doctor.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He exudes confidence and has a sense of humor. He came highly recommended by NW cardiology in Chicago. They are right.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmed took his Time to first get to know me as a person, my lifestyle. He also took a lot of time to explain the test results I had taken and why it mattered. He also explained will follow up as necessary. He was not rushed but was also succinct.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

He is professional and knowledgeable. Excellent rapport with my wife and myself. Excellent credentials

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Very nice and friendly, did take the time to explain me what is my issue, even my daughter was in speaker phone listening everything, and answered questions to her. Excelente doctor, very knowledgeable

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May 11, 2022

3.0

Dr. Ahmad seemed knowledgeable, but he lacked the patience or interest to deal with an elderly man who has hearing and processing difficulties. This is not unique to Dr. Ahmad but considering that the majority of candidates for the TAVR procedure are older and have health issues, perhaps more attention to how to communicate with them is in order.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He assured me everything was going to be fine explained in detail all of my procedures. I’m blessed to have them as my cardiac team!!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Personal experience

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr.Ahmad is the best-he saved my life

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He seemed quite knowledgeable is polite and professional.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Friendly, caring, and knowledgeable

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable in his field and handles patients like they were his family

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Very Nice

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May 01, 2022

5.0

The insightful understanding provided to the cardiology low calcium that pulmonary indicated for code blue admission for pulmonary and all results from cardiology had been done.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

I like that Dr Ahmad took his time and addressed my concerns.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Terrific doctor explained everything perfect

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad listens to what a patient has to say and puts a patient at ease.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad sets the Bar to the HIGHEST! Not enough words to be able to do justice to the level of Care and excellence each patient and family member receive. We feel Blessed beyond measure to have had such amazing care and compassion. His time and focus on the patient was OUTSTANDING! He is the Next Level Dr - Skills above the rest and the care is unheard of elsewhere- If you are fortunate enough to be his patient; The best possible outcome is exactly what you will have, no matter what that might be- Dr Ahmad is THE BEST!!! Thank you NM for everything Dr Ahmad was able to bring to my care. GOD BLESS, protect and continue to Guide Dr Imran N Ahmad and his staff/teams. Forever in debt-

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Quality care, takes time to explain and listen. Good doctor...good person

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad went over everything about the procedure and what to expect- he just made you feel at easel Very professional, but yet down to earth.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad is a highly skilled surgeon and a very professional and caring individual. The entire medical team at Northwestern Bluhm is nothing short of amazing. It is what I expect of the very best care possible in a cardiac unit anywhere.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

He is a skilled, caring physician.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, friendly, and listens well.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He is a professional doctor, explains everything and give the patient all the time he needs.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Listens and answers every question

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon

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April 08, 2022

5.0

His attention was very professional and personal.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Knows what he is taking about & shares it so I can understand

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor. Listens and is decisive regarding what needs to happen next. Gives you a sense of confidence that you are in good hands.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad consistently shows concern, explains everything, asks questions and works to find the best solution. In addition, he is patient and shows kindness.

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March 19, 2022

4.0

He is good

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Such an excellent doctor. Listens to everything and answers all questions. So compassionate and caring.

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Very clear in discussing health

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Amazingly talented and skilled!

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He was very thurogh

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March 05, 2022

5.0

He took the time to explain everything in detail.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and knowledgeable.

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March 01, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and professional as well as kind and respectful. Extremely well groomed which translates as being a perfectionist.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

experience. Doctor Ahmad is a good communicater, listens.

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February 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad listens.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

He is the best doctor and I feel so Grateful for all he has done for me

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Very good personal interaction, knowledgeable, straight talking.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad brought me back to life six years ago and continues to show me how much of a priority my health is.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He was very kind, explained every thing

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Great Care, Awesome Dr.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

He listens, he investigates, he collaborates, he's intelligent, he's compassionate, he's caring, and he's pleasant.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad is kind, good with explanations, and a skilled surgeon. I am grateful for his medical care!

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February 07, 2022

5.0

I have tremendous trust in his knowledge regarding Arotic replacement and the overall operation of the heart.

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February 04, 2022

4.0

We just met, but he seemed well-prepared for our first visit.

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February 04, 2022

5.0

I have heard he is good at what he does!

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January 29, 2022

5.0

I call him my favorite doctor. I owe everything to him and his staff for fixing my heart and extending my life. On top of that he is just a really great guy to talk to.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ahmad is bar none at the top of his expertise! Recommended by an ER doctor at CDH Northwestern. I thank this doctor also - Dr. Steven Graham. I found the entire staff at NW to be incredible people - everyone who took care of me! I’m so grateful.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Ahmad was easy to talk with and extremely informative. He explained my condition and treatment to my wife and me in clear and understandable terms. He left us with complete confidence in our care.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Very Honest, Dr. Ahmad answered all of my questions .

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January 25, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and caring.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Very smart, personable, takes time with patients

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January 24, 2022

5.0

He lets me have a say in my treatment plan.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Prompt, professional and friendly.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Highly recommend him

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December 17, 2021

5.0

Caring & takes time to listen.

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December 16, 2021

5.0

A great person with great skills that communicates in a friendly manners.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

I felt confident with his expertise.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

He explains things when I ask questions & I trust him to care for me

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December 06, 2021

5.0

He is a good doctor

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November 19, 2021

5.0

Listens and responds to concerns.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

Outstanding dr. !!!!!

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November 14, 2021

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable

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November 05, 2021

5.0

He is very thorough, easy to understand and accomplished. We felt totally safe in his hands for this surgery and enjoyed any interaction we had with him. A good man.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

he is the best hands down! Extremely intelligent with a great personality!

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October 28, 2021

5.0

He was very professional and made me feel comfortable.

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Disclosures

Imran N. Ahmad, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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