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Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD

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(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

5 Irongate Center
Glens Falls, NY 12801

(518) 793-5034

Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD is a gastroenterologist in Glens Falls, NY specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN NEW YORK PC.

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5 Irongate Center
Glens Falls, NY 12801

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“The family wishes to thank Dr. Ovais Ahmed, Dr. Charles Yun and all the wonderful people on T2 and T6 of Glens Falls Hospital that took such good care of...”—"Joseph Verrigni", The Saratogian, October 2019

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	20
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	347
doctor visit	73
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	422
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	422
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	34
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	296
doctor visit	64
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	391
hospital care	86
injections	18
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	391
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	296

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	40
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Glens Falls, NY were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	347
doctor visit	68
esophageal dilation	41
gastrointestinal procedures	455
hospital care	66
image guided procedures	12
injections	18
inpatient care	66
liver imaging	31
minimally invasive procedures	455
minor procedures	12
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	347
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD.

**Gender**
Female	42
Male	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	21
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	3
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Temple University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (2018)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN NEW YORK PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glens Falls, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Ahmed always is very informative and thorough when he treats me. He listens and talks to me about options and future care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Ahmed is very knowledgeable, kind, caring and overall a wonderful physician assisting me in my care...thank you!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I recommend him to everybody!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$155 EXALT Model D $71	ACQUIRE $61	GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$129 XARELTO $129
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$24 DARAPRIM $24
AbbVie Inc.	$12 Rinvoq $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$321

Biography

Dr. Ovais Ahmed is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ahmed include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Ahmed trained at a hospital affiliated with Temple University for his residency. He is affiliated with Albany Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Glens Falls, NY.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ovais Ahmed, MD From 2018 - 2021

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