Gadsden, AL, October 12, 2026- Gadsden Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Ammar Ahmed, MD, an interventional cardiologist, to its cardiovascular team expanding access to heart care across the region.
Dr. Ahmed earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George, Grenada. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Hospital before completing fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Ahmed to Gadsden Regional Medical Center,” said Michael Hall, Chief Executive Officer. “His expertise expands access to cardiology services close to home and reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care for the communities we serve.”
Dr. Ahmed specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of both heart and vascular disease. His expertise spans advanced coronary interventions—such as cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting—as well as comprehensive peripheral therapies. Dr. Ahmed treats a wide range of circulatory conditions outside the heart, including lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid artery stenosis for stroke prevention, and advanced vein ablations for venous insufficiency.
“I’m excited to join the team at Gadsden Regional Medical Center,” said Dr. Ahmed. “I look forward to serving patients throughout Northeast Alabama and providing cardiology care close to home, where patients can receive the high-quality heart care they need without traveling far from their families.”
Dr. Ahmed is now accepting patients at Alabama Cardiovascular Group - Gadsden located at 1102 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903. For more information or to request an appointment, visit bit.ly/gpcACG or call (256) 492-9924.
About Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care hospital with inpatient and outpatient care. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and have recognized programs in cardiology, pulmonology, sleep medicine, and stroke services.
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