Dr Imtiaz Ahmed
Qualifications
MBBS Bsc, FRCP
GMC number: 4165334
Practising since: 1987
Specialties
Dermatology
Consultation times
- Saturday morning
- Overview
About
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed is a consultant dermatologist with vast experience in managing a wide range of complex skin conditions.
On completion of his medical training from King Edward Medical School in Lahore, Dr Ahmed decided to specialise in skin diseases. He was a specialist registrar in several hospitals throughout the West Midlands, completing specialist training in 2001. He then worked as a consultant dermatologist and trainer at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire for 22 years and is currently working part-time at University Hospitals Leicester
Dr Ahmed’s interests include skin surgery and skin cancer. He was instrumental in setting up the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, served as the first chair of the MDT and was the skin cancer lead for the University Hospital. He has published widely in several journals and written book chapters. He is enthusiastic in teaching, training and examining medical students, junior doctors, registrars, general practitioners and nurses. He has established and runs a national surgical training workshop for new dermatology specialist registrars at the West Midlands Surgical Training Centre in Coventry.
He is passionate about providing the best possible care to patients under his care and ensuring an excellent level of training for future doctors and dermatologists.
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed deals with the following in his NHS practice and in his
private practice: Skin cancer and skin surgery, including diagnosis and
management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, actinic
keratosis, Bowen's disease, excision of skin lesions, skin lumps, bumps, moles,
mole check and dermoscopy, skin tags, cysts, warts, cryotherapy, seborrheic
keratosis, photodynamic therapy, acne,
spots, rosacea, eczema, skin rashes, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis,
allergy, contact allergy, patch testing, urticaria, hives; itching; psoriasis;
alopecia, hair loss, folliculitis, nail problems, hyperhidrosis (excessive
sweating); keloid scars; cryotherapy; skin rashes; skin infections and fungal
infections.
Personal interests
Away from work he enjoys meditation, DIY and spending time with his family.
Languages spoken
English, Urdu, Punjabi
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Imtiaz Ahmed at Nuffield Health
- Mole removal
- Skin pigmentation
- Skin cancer surgery
- Skin assessment clinic
- Dermatological surgery
- Excision of skin lesion
Locations Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with
Related experience
Research
Dr Ahmed has been involved in laboratory research looking at the various HPV types in viral warts via in-situ hybridization techniques and the assessment of treatment of viral warts. He has been involved in assessing new drugs and has been part of various pharmaceutical trials in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. He has published on various skin conditions, written in journals and written book chapters. Of note, he published the first report on the successful use of Imiquimod in the treatment of skin cancer (lentigo maligna) worldwide.
Memberships
- GMC
- BAD
- BSDS
- BMA
Other posts held
- Consultant Dermatologist at University Hospitals of Leicester
Insurers Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Cigna
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Police Mutual
- Police Mutual
Declaration
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.