Veronica M Flake, MD - Columbia Primary Care-Midtown

Dr. Carla Anderson is a board-eligible physician in Family Medicine. Originally from Michigan, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y., and completed her residency in Family Medicine Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). She provides care for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions for all ages, including children and newborns while focusing on preventive care and health promotion. She has a strong interest in womens health, including birth control counseling and long-acting reversible contraception placement. She believes in patient advocacy and shared decision-making. She works closely with her patients to ensure they understand their options and make informed choices that align with their health goals while respecting their values and preferences. Her goal is to foster a collaborative environment to build trust and ensure that patients feel empowered.

Dr. Noor Ahmad is board certified in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. He is an associate professor of radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ahmad serves as vice chair of clinical operations for the Department of Radiology. Dr. Ahmad has expertise in performing minimally invasive procedures to manage and treat a wide array of clinical conditions ranging from cancer care to men’s and women’s health. His particular focus and interests are in the treatment of blood clots within legs (deep venous thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism). Related to this, Dr. Ahmad is an expert in complex removal of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. Rounding out his practice, Dr. Ahmad performs a wide range of procedures for cancer and non-cancer pain which include image-guided joint injections, blocks, and ablations. Finally, Dr. Ahmad has expertise in performing knee embolizations for both recurrent bleeding and osteoarthritis. Prior to medical school, Dr. Ahmad was a bioengineer and performed research within a tissue engineering laboratory. After medical school and radiology training at New York Medical College, where he served as chief resident, Dr. Ahmad received his training in vascular and interventional radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Ahmad is an active teacher of fellows, residents, and medical students and has authored numerous book chapters and research articles. In addition, he has presented nationwide and is a member in several radiology societies including the Society of Interventional Radiology and Radiologic Society of North America.

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