Dr. Shabbir Ahmad M.D.?
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Dr. Shabbir Ahmad M.D., Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Shabbir Ahmad M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

3/5(3)
1414 9TH AVE ALTOONA PA, 16602
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Dr. Shabbir Ahmad is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Ahmad specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.

Education and Training

Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Dr. Shabbir Ahmad M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 620 Howard Ave Op-4

620 Howard Ave Op-4 -
Altoona, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-946-1655
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1414 9TH AVE -
ALTOONA, PA 16602
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New patients: 814-946-1655
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Dr. Shabbir Ahmad M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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