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Shahzad Ahmed, MD, Gastroenterology, Lawrenceville, GA

Shahzad Mahmud Ahmed MD

Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease


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  • 721 Wellness WayLawrenceville, GA 30046

  • Phone+1 770-995-7989

  • Fax+1 770-277-2930

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Summary

  • Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology. He sees patients in the Lawrenceville, Duluth and Suwanee offices offering same week/day appointments for evaluation. He has published numerous medical articles and presented medical research at scientific meetings. Within his specialty, he has a particular interest in the newest treatments in GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, clinical nutrition and liver diseases including fatty liver disease. He went into gastroenterology because of the ability to offer complex care while forming deep long lasting connections with his patients. Dr. Ahmed moved to Georgia to complete his gastroenterology fellowship at Emory University. During this time, he served on several committees and completed specialized training in inflammatory bowel disease while visiting Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career at Piedmont Healthcare where he served as the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital and expanded new pH testing and motility technology offerings. In his spare time, Dr. Ahmed enjoys hiking, reading, sports and spending time with his wife and two children.


    Dr. Ahmed is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2017 - 2020
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Gastroenterology, 2020
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Nutrition, 2016 - 2017
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
  • Uconn School Of Medicine
    Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - Present
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

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