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Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology

King Edward Medical University

Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), percutaneous transluminal coronary artery angioplasty, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and more.

7148 Curry Ford Road Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32822

(407) 730-7850

Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Longwood, FL specializing in interventional cardiology. He graduated from King Edward Medical University. Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Orlando Health, AdventHealth, LONGWOOD MEDICAL GROUP PA, CENTRAL FLORIDA CARDIOLOGY INTERPRETATIONS LLC, FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INC, URGENT CARE CENTER OF LONGWOOD LLC and HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

450 West State Road 434 Suite 3010
Longwood, FL 32750

Address:

7148 Curry Ford Road Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32822

Some issues Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

ambulatory monitoring	76
cardiac procedures	1023
catheterization	9
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1459
hospital care	321
inpatient care	321
lab tests	640
minimally invasive procedures	7
nuclear scan	148
stress testing	400
ultrasound (sonogram)	685
vascular procedures	234

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	719

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	915
Black	164
Hispanic	147
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	261
Less than 65	204

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	94
angioplasty	26
cardiac procedures	1231
catheterization	67
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	1584
enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)	372
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
lab tests	661
minimally invasive procedures	65
nuclear scan	73
stent placement (stenting)	28
stress testing	712
ultrasound (sonogram)	489
vascular procedures	225

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	168
Hispanic	180
Asian	19
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	222
Less than 65	186

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	119
angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	831
catheterization	93
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	1316
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
lab tests	581
minimally invasive procedures	91
nuclear scan	43
stent placement (stenting)	30
stress testing	357
ultrasound (sonogram)	348
vascular procedures	132

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	1026

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	246
Hispanic	266
Asian	30
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	664
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	308
Less than 65	288

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	113
angioplasty	22
cardiac procedures	824
catheterization	48
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	1574
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
lab tests	615
minimally invasive procedures	46
nuclear scan	22
stent placement (stenting)	24
stress testing	298
ultrasound (sonogram)	469
vascular procedures	148

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	116
Hispanic	169
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	147
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	91
angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	811
catheterization	70
chronic care	181
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1524
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
lab tests	494
minimally invasive procedures	68
nuclear scan	24
stent placement (stenting)	36
stress testing	316
ultrasound (sonogram)	430
vascular procedures	136

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	117
Hispanic	112
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	137
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	78
cardiac procedures	727
catheterization	7
chronic care	391
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1625
enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)	299
hospital care	630
inpatient care	630
lab tests	363
minimally invasive procedures	5
nuclear scan	19
stress testing	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	534
vascular procedures	154

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	802
Black	125
Hispanic	128
Asian	25
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	209
Less than 65	159

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	49
cardiac procedures	852
catheterization	11
chronic care	184
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1513
hospital care	300
inpatient care	300
lab tests	254
minimally invasive procedures	9
nuclear scan	44
stress testing	371
ultrasound (sonogram)	573
vascular procedures	178

**Gender**
Male	553
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	138
Hispanic	137
Asian	28
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	218
Less than 65	149

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	53
angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	886
catheterization	65
chronic care	74
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1227
hospital care	608
inpatient care	608
lab tests	165
minimally invasive procedures	63
nuclear scan	43
stent placement (stenting)	32
stress testing	334
ultrasound (sonogram)	548
vascular procedures	143

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	144
Hispanic	128
Asian	17
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	207
Less than 65	162

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Longwood, FL were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and inpatient care.

ablation	80
ambulatory monitoring	85
angioplasty	32
cardiac procedures	904
catheterization	47
chronic care	207
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1565
hospital care	393
inpatient care	393
lab tests	446
minimally invasive procedures	56
nuclear scan	52
stent placement (stenting)	29
stress testing	377
ultrasound (sonogram)	528
vascular procedures	190

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	516
Male	440

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	121
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	673
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	126
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	170
75 to 84	298
Less than 65	140
65 to 74	346

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University. He completed residency at The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Interventional Cardiology: The American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: King Edward Medical University

Residency: The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Interventional Cardiology: The American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

Orlando Health

AdventHealth

LONGWOOD MEDICAL GROUP PA

CENTRAL FLORIDA CARDIOLOGY INTERPRETATIONS LLC

FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

URGENT CARE CENTER OF LONGWOOD LLC

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Oscar, Oscar Health, Allegiance and AdventHealth Advantage Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Wasim Ahmar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Oscar

Oscar Health

Allegiance

AdventHealth Advantage Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$5,428 SAVAYSA $5,329	Effient $78	Injectafer $20
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$5,129 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $2,206	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $1,781	Micra $353	Leads $169	Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $165	Other $455
BIOTRONIK INC.	$2,815 Bradycardia products $2,049	BioMonitor $360	Solia $134	BioMonitor 2 $121	Rivacor $50	Other $101
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$849 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $842	Atherectomy Device $8
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$773 XARELTO $773
Other	$8,452 ENTRESTO $597	Impella $346	Pradaxa $323	ELIQUIS $322	VERQUVO $312	Other $6,552

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,564
Travel and Lodging	$5,476
Consulting Fee	$4,440
Education	$819
Entertainment	$149

Biography

Dr. Wasim Ahmar's specialty is interventional cardiology. Dr. Ahmar's clinical interests include myocarditis, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, and mitral valve disease. He is in-network for Oscar insurance. He obtained his medical school training at King Edward Medical University and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with The University of Toledo. Dr. Ahmar (or staff) speaks Urdu. His hospital/clinic affiliations include AdventHealth, Orlando Health, and HCA Florida Healthcare. According to AdventHealth, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Orlando, FL.