Ammar M. Ahmed, MD

Dermatologist

Dr. Ammar M. Ahmed is a Dermatologist in Austin, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. As a Dermatologist, Ammar M. Ahmed, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dermatologists include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologists include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatologists in Austin, TX

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Adolescent Medicine Doctor

Dr. Ammar M. Ahmed is an Adolescent Medicine Doctor in Austin, TX with special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults. As an Adolescent Medicine Doctor, Ammar M. Ahmed, MD performs preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.

An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Adolescent Medicine Doctors in Austin, TX

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