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Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, MD

Neurology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience
Research Neurology Associates 2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 401, Kansas, MO 64132
(816) 756-2651

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Ahmed is a leader in Stroke/TIA care. He is the medical director of The Stroke Care Center at Research Medical Center. The hospital recently received Get With The Guidelines(tm) recognition for excellence in stroke care. Dr. Ahmed in conjunction with Research Medical Center, initiated a 24-hour TIA Clinic at the hospital. Dr. Ahmed was recognized recently by an international society of neurologists in Nice, France and was invited to present his clinical publication in Austria. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed has presented his work at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology and was instrumental in Research Medical Center's Stroke Center receiving the International Stroke Society's highest award at its annual meeting two years in a row.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Nagpur - 1968

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Research Neurology Associates
2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 401, Kansas, MO 64132
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Epilepsy
Alzheimer's Disease
Intracranial Injury
Bell's Palsy
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Meningitis
Tension Headache
Restless Leg Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Hemorrhagic stroke
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Parkinson's Disease
Ischemic Stroke
Dementia

Procedures Performed

Lumbar Puncture
Neurological Testing
Sleep and EEG Testing
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Independence Blue Cross
Cigna
Transamerica
Optum Health
Humana
Coventry Health Care
Anthem Blue Cross
AARP
State Farm
Medicaid
Meritain Health
HealthChoice
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
GEHA
Ambetter
Medica
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Tricare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
CHAMPVA
Capital Health Plan
Cigna-HealthSpring
Wellcare
STLDentalPlan| LLC
NALC Health Benefit Plan
Premera Blue Cross
Aetna Better Health
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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