Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Internal Medicine
Tacoma, WA
39 years experience male
Locations
Office
Vancouver, WA
Office
Tacoma, WA
About
Bio
As a son of a diplomate I became a world traveller and have been fortunate enough to visit and live in every continent, which have been very usefull and made me appreciate what I/we have. My learning journey go back to my childhood in france to teenager years in syria and southeastasia to Iraq and then to a short stay in England and finally in the US which have been home since 1990. I have learned long time ago to give back and did volunteer my services wherever I am needed. I did join MER-C (Medical emergency rescue commitee) in 2004 and worked with them in many disaster areas. Banda Ache where the Tsunami hit was an experience I will never forget. I am married and blessed with two lovely girls age 3 and 5. My wife, a research coordinator at the university of washington, will start residency in June with a plan to become a children psychaitrist. This is an exciting time in our life and I look forward to support her acheiving what she wants to do.
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Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Languages spoken
Arabic
Doctor Q&A
32 Answers
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Most : Most common source is hemorrhoids however evaluation by your physician is the first thing that you need to do
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Smokers : Smokers tend to caugh up brown mucus which will change to ligher color when you quit untill it disappear. Please keep in mind that could be bloody muc... Read More
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Yes. : Yes. Usually will recover after controlling infection.
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I : I am not really sure how he made the diagnosis? Postop blood collection will go away (your body will absorb it) unless it get infected then we do have... Read More
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Any : Any suspeciouse skin lession should be biopsied and do hope that your concerned surgeon would do that for you, i know i would.
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Your : Your symptoms are most consistant with hemorrhoids however you need to be evalauted to confirm the diagnosis and have a treatment plan.
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Fever : Fever after surgery can be caused by a long list of reasons. I would advise you to go back and see the surgeon at your earliest convenience.
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I : I dont think there is a relationship between cell phone and your symptom. Ultrasound evaluation of the area in question is helpfull. Please have your ... Read More
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Your : Your symptom raise a concern for gartrointestinal bleed which can be for many reasons. A visit to the gastreenterologist is warrented.
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Hernia : Hernia is simply a hole in the muscle and if it did not close by now then surgical clossure is appropriate. It is a simple out patient procedure.
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If : If multiple tests have been negative it makes it unlikely. I do advise you to see your obstatrician for further evaluation.
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Whether : Whether or not this is gall bladder disease, ulcer disease or some thing eles can't be diagnosed with out further evaluation. Please see your doctor a... Read More
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Yes. : Yes. Your symptoms raises many concerns. Please seek medical care asap.
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Your : Your symptoms are consistant with anemia secondary to bleeding. I would strongly advise you to visit the emergency room.
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If : If you can't see your doctor asap then ask some one to take you to urgent care or er.
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Are : Are you feeling slowly better or worse? If better sit tight and things will improve. If worse then further action by your surgeon might be needed.
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Evaluation : Evaluation by your primary physician to start with is appropriate.
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I : I would recommend esophageal manometry to rule out functional problem of the esophagus and abd us to evaluate the gall bladder.
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Acid : Acid taste specialy when bending over or after meals, pain behind the sternum and many other symptoms are caused by acid reflex. Your symptoms can als... Read More
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Sound : Sound like thrombosed external hemorrhoids. Sitz bath, avoid constipation and keep area dry and clean will help. If symptoms dosenot improve a few day... Read More
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Please : Please ask infection control at your hospital to provid you with all the info you need.
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Your : Your symptoms raises a concern for a hernia. Please have your surgeon look at it.
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I : I would be concerned about infection and an urgent evaluation is appropriate.
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Urgent : Urgent evaluation is required as this could due to ulcer, diverticular disease, colitis, tumor .......
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Please : Please ask your primary physician evaluate you (replace your primary care physician if you are not happy with him/her), your symptoms requires some at... Read More
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My : My advise is to contact your obstatrician prior to using any other medicine. Your baby safety is important to all of us.
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It : It is obviousely bothering you and having your doctor examine you is not a bad idea.
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Neither : Neither rapid weight gain or loss is healthy. Her doctor was not concerned as her bmi is still less than where it should be. Please keep track on her ... Read More
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This : This is most propably not normal and evaluation for hepatobiliary issues is appropriate.
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Your : Your surgeon should proceed with surgery after an informed concent. Fear from a lawsuit is never healthy . Prejudging patients is not moral.
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Your : Your symptoms are consistant with hemorrhoids however evaluation of the area in question is needed to confirm the diagnosis and have a treatment plan.
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Your : Your question is difficult to answer with the limited information provided. Until further testing for the cause of your condition continue pelvic exce... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
Dr. Thomas Lueck
Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. I have worked with Dr.Ahmed in the Operating Room for over 8 years. I have provided the anesthesia for his patients and have observed his care over this time. He is a very tale...Read More
Dr. David Gauger
Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr Ahmed has a broad fund of knowledge. He routinely takes on complex cases and does well with them. He is personable and a champion for his patients. I would not hesitate to ha...Read More
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
my son had a gall bladder problem. Dr. Ahmed operated on him. he was very helpful in explaining the procedures, what to expect and the options we have. he took his time to talk to my wife Sandra an...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine
Graduated 1997MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Washington
Graduated 1993MD
Medical/Graduate school
Baghdad University
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Residency
Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Residency
University of Washington Medical Center
Awards
Student Grant Award, American Society of Microbiology
The Sarah Award, University of Washington
Scholarship, Arab-British Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Myers Community Hospital
Christus Schumpert Hospital
Publications
Decontamination of mycoplasma infected tissue cultures
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