Waseem Ahmed, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology

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Medical School:
  • MD, Indiana University School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2010)
Residency:
  • New York University School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine (2017)
Fellowships:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Gastroenterology (2020)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Advanced Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2021)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Medicine-Gastroenterology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Research Interests

Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Crohn's Disease; Ulcerative Colitis; Dual Biologic and Small Molecule Therapy for Refractory IBD; Post-Operative Crohn's; Use of Novel Biomarkers in Clinical Practice; Clinical Trials; Social Media in IBD; IBD Medical Education

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2021)
    School of Medicine, Medicine
    Gastroenterology; Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Publications

  • Pan Y, Ahmed W, Battat R, et al. Utility of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Tumor Necrosis Factor Antagonists and Ustekinumab in Post-Operative Crohn’s Disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2022 Feb
  • Ahmed W. Breaking the Therapeutic Ceiling: Dual Biologic or Small Molecule Therapy for Refractory Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn’s & Colitis 360. 2022 Feb
  • Ahmed W, Billings W, Bohm M, et al. Opioid Prescribing Legislation Does Not Decrease Opioid Use in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A State-Wide Retrospective Cohort Study. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2022 Oct
  • Johnson A, Ahmed W, Dulai P, et al. The Real-Work Effectiveness and Safety of Ustekinumab in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease: Results from the SUCCESS Consortium. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 Sep
  • Ahmed W, Galati J, Battat R, et al. Dual Biologic or Small Molecule Therapy for Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021 Mar
  • Ahmed W, Scott F. Closing the Gap: The Real-World Risk of Serious Infections with Vedolizumab in Comparison with Anti-TNF therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021 May
  • Lukin D, Ahmed W, Longman R, et al. No Durable Impact of COVID-19 on Intestinal Disease Activity in Subjects with IBD. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2021 Jun
  • Ahmed W, Taft T, Charabaty A. Social Media in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: the Patient and Physician Perspective. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology. 2021 Jul
  • Ahmed W, Ali S, Charabaty A. Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News. 2021 Aug
  • Lai D, Ahmed W, Longman R, et al. Joint Disease Activity Score for IBD-Associated Peripheral Spondyloarthritis Stratifies Therapeutic Response. Gastro Hep Advances. 2021 Dec
  • Ahmed W, Lukin D. A Step Towards Informed Positioning of Advances Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Crohn’s Disease. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Dec.
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Professional Memberships

  • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Member
  • American College of Gastroenterology, Member
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Member
  • American Gastroenterological Association, Member
  • American Medical Association, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2777

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2017)
  • Gastroenterology, Board Certification (2020)
  • Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Specialized Training (2021)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Digestive System - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis
  • Digestive System
Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Indiana University School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2010)
Residency Programs:
  • New York University School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine (2017)
Fellowships:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Gastroenterology (2020)
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program, Advanced Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2021)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Medicine-Gastroenterology
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Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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