Dr. Shirin Ahmad, MD

Rheumatology*•Female•Age 50

Rheumatology*

Dr. Shirin Ahmad, MD is a rheumatologist in Folsom, CA. Dr. Ahmad has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC Davis Medical Center and Marshall Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Shirin Ahmad, MD

Practice

251 Turn Pike Dr Folsom, CA 95630
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(916) 355-1209
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Accepting new patients

(916) 355-1209

Dr. Ahmad is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ahmad specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • 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
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Ahmad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahmad

4.6
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
86%
86%
4 star
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3 star
7%
7%
2 star
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1 star
7%
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I feel like her mind was already made up
She was pleasant and seemed to be very bright but she was quick to eliminate autoimmune disorders as the cause of my joint pain and insisted that I have is osteoarthritis and wouldn't consider any other diagnosis.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Mar 22, 2024
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Excellent. I feel she is very interested in her patients and providing a solution to their symptoms. I have multiple autoimmune issues and she has worked with me and greatly improved my situation.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy Worley – Aug 10, 2019
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Dr Ahmad is a very knowledgeable and caring physician who takes the time to listen to you and evaluate your needs. I have always felt that she takes the time to understand my concerns and answers my questions thoroughly. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Kim in Rescue – Oct 11, 2017
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I feel so lucky to have been recommended to Dr Ahmad and become her patient several years ago. She is a very compassionate and caring physician. I had only recently been diagnosed with RA at the time and it was severe. I was practically incapacitated. But Dr Ahmad worked with me until we found, not just total relief from the pain, but the right combination of medications which restored my physical health and abilities. I can not say how how much her ongoing care means to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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El Dorado Hills, CA – Apr 24, 2017
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I was experiencing a great deal of pain and having trouble sleeping, but was concerned because my symptoms were so subjective. Dr. Ahmad listened attentively, examined me and told me she would rule out rheumatoid arthritis with hand and hip X-rays, as blood tests don't always tell the full story. My X-rays were negative, so she was able to diagnose me with fibromyalgia and treat me successfully. If I'm having a trouble she always works with me and adjusts my treatment plan;she's one in a million
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Linda S in Davis CA – Jan 21, 2016
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I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. She did not have an adequate knowledge base about the disease. I had to do my own research and change doctors to be able to follow a suitable course of treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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John Doe in Rancho Cordova, CA – Dec 24, 2015
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Shirin Ahmad, MD is a rheumatologist in Folsom, CA. Dr. Ahmad has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC Davis Medical Center and Marshall Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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    Fellowship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Ahmad is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    UC Davis Medical Group251 Turn Pike Dr Folsom, CA 95630
    1

    Practice

    Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Injury Medical Clinic Inc.1743 Creekside Dr Ste 130 Folsom, CA 95630
    2

    Practice

    The Regents of the Univ of CA Constituti271 Turn Pike Dr Folsom, CA 95630
    3

    Practice

    University of California Davis Medical Center2315 Stockton Blvd Sacramento, CA 95817
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UC Davis Medical Center

      2315 Stockton Blvd
      Sacramento, CA 95817
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

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

      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

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      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

    • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

      2825 Capitol Ave
      Sacramento, CA 95816
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      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

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Marshall Medical Center

      1100 Marshall Way
      Placerville, CA 95667
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      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

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      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

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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