Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed

About Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed

• Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed is a highly regarded Interventional Cardiologist specializing in diagnosing and treating various heart and vascular conditions.
• He has over 21 years of experience in the field of cardiology.
• He completed his MBBS from Calcutta University in 2003, followed by an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Cardiology from the West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2008 and 2015, respectively.
• His expertise covers a wide range of diseases, including heart attacks, hypertension, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms, arrhythmias, cardiac myopathy, valvular heart diseases, and congenital heart defects.
• As a prominent Heart Specialist based in Kolkata, Dr. Ahmed is committed to promoting heart health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
• He excels in identifying risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes and utilizes routine screenings and diagnostic tests to detect early signs of heart problems.
• Dr. Ahmed demonstrates exceptional diagnostic skills by leveraging state-of-the-art tools, including electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms, stress tests, CT scans, and cardiac catheterizations.
• His treatment strategies encompass personalized medications such as blood thinners, antiarrhythmics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics, as well as advanced interventions like angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy to improve blood flow to the heart.
• He advocates for heart-healthy lifestyles, emphasizing the importance of balanced diets, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management. 
• With over two decades of experience, Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed is recognized as the top cardiologist in Kolkata.

Education

• MBBS - Calcutta University, 2003
• MD - General Medicine - West Bengal University of Health Sciences, 2008
• DM - Cardiology - West Bengal University of Health Sciences, 2015

Past Experience

• PDT at R G Kar Medical College 2015

Area of Expertise