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Dr. Riaz Ahmed, MD

Dr. Riaz Ahmed, MD

Nuclear Medicine*

Dr. Riaz Ahmed, MD is a nuclear medicine physician in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Ahmed has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
Telehealth available

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(760) 753-5594

Dr. Ahmed is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ahmed specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ahmed's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahmed

4.1

17 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
WD Jackson – May 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Grimes – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
GMN – Feb 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
CA – Nov 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Buena Park, CA – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vista, CA – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
JDC in Oceanside, CA – Aug 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeanette in Carlsbad, CA – Jan 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
STEVE SIMONS in Carlsbad, CA – Jan 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a noninvasive cardiologist, Riaz Ahmed, MD, uses advanced technologies to detect and treat heart disease, including echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He is especially interested in heart failure, valvular disease and cardiac disease prevention....read more

biography

As a noninvasive cardiologist, Riaz Ahmed, MD, uses advanced technologies to detect and treat heart disease, including echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He is especially interested in heart failure, valvular disease and cardiac disease prevention....read more

  • Nuclear Medicine

  • Cardiology

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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Ahmed is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe326 Santa Fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

      9888 Genesee Ave
      La Jolla, CA 92037
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

      354 Santa Fe Dr
      Encinitas, CA 92024
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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