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Zahab S Ahsan, MD

4.7/5
164 Ratings35 Comments
Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery; Sports Medicine
Practice:
Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group
Hospital Affiliations:
Edward Hospital
Language:
English, Hindi, Urdu
Clinical Interests:
Achilles Tendon Repair; Rotator Cuff Repair; Cartilage Repair & Restoration; Knee ligament/Tendon repair; Biceps and Triceps Tendon Repair; Shoulder Stabilization; Tommy John Surgery (Elbow UCL Reconstruction); Pectoralis (pec) Tendon Repair; ACL Reconstruction; Knee/Shoulder/Elbow Arthroscopy; Patella stabilization/Realignment; Patellofemoral Joint Replacement; Shoulder Replacement; Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair

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This provider is an employee of one of the Edward-Elmhurst Health System entities.

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Philosophy Of Care

Zahab S. Ahsan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine, and has devoted his educational career to mastering the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He is committed to guiding his patients to a complete recovery and a life without pain or restrictions through innovative treatment and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.

He completed residency training in Orthopedic surgery at the prestigious University of Washington and Harborview Medical Centers in Seattle, WA. Dr. Ahsan completed fellowship in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, annually recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 Hospital for Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Ahsan’s high level of patient care is guided by his experience providing sports medicine care to professional athletes of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, and U.S. Olympic team. In addition, he was selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2023 and an IL Top Doc approved provider in orthopedics in 2023.

Dr. Ahsan is passionate about treating active individuals of all ages and backgrounds. His approach is catered to each patient through the application of the most state-of-the-art and evidence-based techniques. While he strives to treat each patient with non-operative measures, Dr. Ahsan’s surgical approach is based on a philosophy that each patient deserves a unique, personalized surgical plan to ensure an optimal recovery and timely return to the activities they love. www.eehealth.org/eemg-ortho

Education & Credentials

Education: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis IN, 2014

Residency: University of Washington Medical Center Seattle, WA, 2019

Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), 2020

Society: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine; Arthroscopy Association of North America; Gold Humanism Honor Society

Insurance Accepted

Aetna EPO
Aetna NAP
Aetna HMO
Aetna Medicare Open Basic
Aetna Medicare Open Standard
Aetna POS
Aetna PPO
All Kids
AARP Medicare Advantage Complete (UHC) and Compete Assure
Blue Choice PPO
Blue Precision HMO
Aetna
Corvel-PPO
AARP Medicare Advantage Complete (UHC) PPO
Tricare
Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Advantage PPO
Blue Advantage POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
Blue Choice POS
Blue Choice HMO
Beech Street PPO
Coventry Advantra Freedom PFFS
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
Cigna HMO/POS
CIGNA HMO
Cigna Medicare Access
CIGNA PPO
Corvel
Coventry HMO
Coventry POS
Coventry PPO
Corvel POS
Great West HMO
Great West POS
Great West PPO
Great West
HealthLink PPO
Health Financial Network
Humana Gold Choice PFFS
Humana Gold Plus HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO of Illinois
Humana Choice PPO
Humana EPO
Medicaid
Medicare
Multiplan-PHCS-PPO
Principal Healthcare HMO
Principal Healthcare PPO
PPO Next
Principal Healthcare POS
United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete
United Healthcare
United Healthcare EPO
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare Secure Horiz
Humana HMO
Humana
Humana PPO
Humana POS
Illinois Health Partners
Interplan Hlth Grp(Preferred)
Multi Plan

Reviews

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Overall Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5
(164 Ratings, 35 Comments)
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3/16/2023
He spent 8 minutes with me after I waited one full hour to see him. I'm sure he's a great surgeon, but the consultation was not thorough in my opinion.
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2/21/2023
We love Dr. Ashan - he did a wonderful job with the surgery and worked well with my teen to ease her mind. He also listened to any concerns she had and helped her resolve.
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1/26/2023
Great
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1/24/2023
Dr Ahsan is wonderful
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12/11/2022
Dr Ahsan is excellent. He listens, provides feedback and works w you to decide next steps.
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11/22/2022
Dr Ahsan is a nice guy and spent plenty of time with me.
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11/1/2022
The doctor was very easy to communicate with during my visit
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10/20/2022
Wonderful patient/doctor experience. So glad I have contracted with Dr. Ahshan and recommending my husband to see him
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10/4/2022
Dr Ahsan answered all of my questions thoroughly and was every informative.
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10/4/2022
Dr. Ashan is very impressive medically and has a great communication skills.
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