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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Desert Spines Bone & Joint Center 36915 Kirk St Ste 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • (760) 340-1003

Brief Intro

Dr. Ahmad grew up in semi-rural Pennsylvania and went to a six year combined medical program where he completed college and medical school in 6 years. After completing orthopedics training in New York, Dr. Ahmad completed fellowships in sports medicine and joint replacement. Dr. Ahmad has been practicing in a congenial solo practice in CA since 2000.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Albany Medical Center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Desert Spines Bone & Joint Center
  • 36915 Kirk St Ste 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Procedures Performed

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Hip Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Net
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • AlphaCare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99