Zulfiqar Ahmed

Our family had a couple virtual visits with Dr. Ahmed along with my elderly mother as his patient. Because of the pandemic, it was at a very difficult time to try to find a psychiatrist, particularly for geriatric care. But as busy as Dr. Ahmed must have been, I never felt rushed on the appointment, he always listened to us and addressed our concerns as a family and was very respectful and personable with my mother. He followed up with us by phone when she was in the hospital. He is a doctor who really cares about his patients, and I would highly recommend him.

The first thing Dr. Ahmed told me was that all of the negative reviews online were wrong and from drug seekers that didnt get the stimulants they wanted. Later he misdiagnosed me with bipolar disorder so he could change my meds, he yanked me off an SSRI id been taking for 3 years, and when I called him frantically, in withdrawl and crisis, he told me to stop getting so emotional and decide what drugs I, as the patient, wanted to take. During that 5 minute call he also said I was wasting time that he could be attending to other patients. He has no empathy for his patients, he lacks basic knowledge of common disorders, he is currently suspended by the state that issued his medical license, and he will be the first to tell you that none of that is his fault. Psychiatrists don't tell patients on the brink of suicide to just calm down and make a rational decision. That much is obvious to me. I trusted this person, and he gambled with my life.

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Dr. Ahmed is the 5 star psychiatrist who has always treated me with care and respect. I have made great progress under his care. His treatment plan works for me. I saw 6 different doctors in 30 years and no one was even close to Dr. Ahmed's empathic style. He cares and listens. Dr. Ahmed is the 5 star psychiatrist who has always treated me with care and respect. I have made great progress under his care. His treatment plan works for me. I … More

He is rude and arrogant. If you ask a question he becomes irate and nasty. This is behavior people who are seeking help don’t need and don’t deserve.

I was a patient for 5 years. The first time I questioned him, he got angry and said I should "get a 2nd opinion", he would not be seeing me anymore. Things were fine until I questioned him and that was it. He said he would continue to see me until I found someone else, but at our next VERY UNCOMFORTABLE appointment, he said he was done with me and wouldn't see me again. Between covid and the school shootings, it's been very difficult to find a psychiatrist accepting new patients. Luckily I found someone else and am very grateful! THIS MAN IS VERY ARROGANT AND UNKIND

Best of the best Psychiatrist. More than 10 years under his care and could not ask for a better doctor. He spends time with his patients.I am lucky to have a psychiatrist who actually cares and listens to his patients. If you want to see a Psychiatrist who is highly competent Dr.Ahmed is the one. Best of the best Psychiatrist. More than 10 years under his care and could not ask for a better doctor. He spends time with his patients.I am lucky to have a psychiatrist who actually … More

Dr.Ahmed is the best out of all other psychiatrist I have tried in years.He is very competent and cares about his patients. I look forward to seeing him every month and it is always a great experience to talk to him and listen to his advice. Dr.Ahmed is very easy going and does not rush you. If you are looking for best of the best psychiatrist, go to Dr.Ahmed and see for yourself. Dr.Ahmed is the best out of all other psychiatrist I have tried in years.He is very competent and cares about his patients. I look forward to seeing him every month and it is always a great experience to … More

Feel like was turned down even though says treats my disrders that I was told needed find another place to go because my disorders are out of mental healthcare scope. It does say major depressive disorder, severe anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder but maybe not true I don't know.

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I would never reccomend doctor Ahmed to anybody, not even my greatest enemy. That is NOT an exaggeration, if you are reading this do not go to and especially do not let your kids go to Ahmed, I'm honestly not sure how he has a license, I think that needs to be investigated. I saw him when i was 14, he put me on a terrible medication that was for bi polar and i wasnt even diagnosed with bi polar, it made me very angry and agitated, i lashed out and was dangerous on it, i told him and he told me we needed to raise the dose and once I told him no I just dont want to be on it anymore he got very upset with me and told me he couldnt help me and he couldnt see me anymore. I was 14 and depressed and lost and he turned me away because I had negative reactions to 1 medication, again, do not go to or send any loved ones to doctor Ahmed I would never reccomend doctor Ahmed to anybody, not even my greatest enemy. That is NOT an exaggeration, if you are reading this do not go to and especially do not let your kids go to Ahmed, I'm honestly not sure how he has a license, I … More

In two minutes of listening to my concerns (mind you, I regularly speak to another person in the office regularly, not him) he gave me a concerning diagnosis, upped the dose of one med x3 and another x2. He wouldn't answer my questions because I "Should listen to your doctor-I am a good doctor..go somewhere else if you do not want to listen to me." He also told me "I don't have tome to repeat myself five times; there are people waiting. I am running behind." Rude, disrespectful, belittling. They might be one of the only places taking new patients and that take patients on Medicaid but dang it, if you can find anywhere else, GO THERE. Ask your primary care doctor for help finding a psychiatrist. Go to community mental health for a referral. Stay away from here. In two minutes of listening to my concerns (mind you, I regularly speak to another person in the office regularly, not him) he gave me a concerning diagnosis, upped the dose of one med x3 and another x2. He wouldn't answer my questions … More

Dr. Ahmed is really patient with me and has helped me feel better.

I highly recommend Dr.Ahmed. He is very kind,caring and spends time listening to me. He put me on the best medication for anxiety. He is very easy going and advises me how to improve my social functioning. I have lot of anxiety and fear in public c places and could not meet people. Thanks to his treatment,I am working at a Walmart. I highly recommend Dr.Ahmed. He is very kind,caring and spends time listening to me. He put me on the best medication for anxiety. He is very easy going and advises me how to improve my social functioning. … More

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Saw me once and prescribed me three different medications, told me to meet him in three weeks and describe how I was feeling and we'd go from there in terms of adjusting dosage and whatnot. I was very hopeful. I went in the second time told him how I was feeling (had not improved in those short 3 weeks and as i was telling him about my condition i felt ignored) and wondered if the dosage needed to be raised. 5 minutes into this appointment he cut me off and said go see a different doctor I will not continue. I asked for an explanation and he refused me one. He was condescending and rude. He will not help you with anything that ails you. Find a better doctor. Saw me once and prescribed me three different medications, told me to meet him in three weeks and describe how I was feeling and we'd go from there in terms of adjusting dosage and whatnot. I was very hopeful. I went in the second time told … More

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Healthy Minds is a regressive, transphobic pill mill

I like Dr.Ahmed over all other psychiatrist I have seen.He is very caring and listens.I feel great with his treatment of my anxiety. He has a very busy practice and is in demand. If you want to see a competent psychiatrist, see Dr Ahmed.

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I saw Dr. Ahmed one time in my 6+ months of being a patient at Healthy Minds. He shook my hand and left. Every appointment I had was with Kristi the Nurse Practitioner who I can only assume hates her job based on her total apathy towards anything you say. I left a long review on a certain popular review site that I cannot name here in case you are looking for more information.

I will keep at this until no one sees this man anymore! Those recent good comments are fake and obviously made by someone who works there! He is a terrible doctor with zero compassion for a patient who is need of some kindness! He’s only in it for the money!

Dr.Ahmed is the best Psychiatrist. He has done so much for me. I feel great by his treatment.He is very caring and good listener.

The services provided here can be met by a primary care physician. If you desire to see a psychiatrist , go elsewhere, they will have you see a nurse practitioner. She will ask little questions and write you a script, scooting you out the door. Any disagreement by the patient will be met with vitriole. Good luck on the quest for good quality psychiatric care. On a side note, he is known throughout Oakland county psychiatrist, interesting reviews. Do your research.

He saw a family member for like 3 months and never gave her a diagnose but he always prescribed medication. When I asked him (with my family member's permition)what was her diagnose and why he was giving her all the medication he throw me out from his office. She voiced that she was having suicidal thoughts and he dismissed her with no direction of where to go to seek support. He doesn't care for his patients and HE IS THE ONE THAT IS PUSHING THE MEDICATION TO THE PATIENTS. Avoid him at all cos

Avoid him at all cost. He doesn't care for his patients and has an awful bedside manner. He just wants to push medication and charge for his 5 minutes visits.

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I waited months to get into him. I wrote down all the medications I’ve been on and my symptoms. He showed up 20 minutes late. He called me back, read through my symptoms and medicine; asked a few questions. Raised his eye brow in judgment when I spoke about my previous addiction issues... then less than ten minutes later tells me he isn’t qualified to see me. Gives me my money back and that’s it. Couldn’t refer me to anyone Bc I’m not a patient. I TOLD HIM I WAS IN THE MIDST OF A BREAKDOWN I waited months to get into him. I wrote down all the medications I’ve been on and my symptoms. He showed up 20 minutes late. He called me back, read through my symptoms and medicine; asked a few questions. Raised his eye brow in judgment … More

I waited months to get into him. I wrote down all the medications I’ve been on and my symptoms. He showed up 20 minutes late. He called me back, read through my symptoms and medicine; asked a few questions. Raised his eye brow in judgment when I spoke about my previous addiction issues... then less than ten minutes later tells me he isn’t qualified to see me. Gives me my money back and that’s it. Couldn’t refer me to anyone Bc I’m not a patient. I TOLD HIM I WAS IN THE MIDST OF A BREAKDOWN

He saw a family member on referral one time and dismissed her. She voiced that she was in the midst of a mental health crisis and she was summarily dismissed, with no direction of where to go to seek support. In reading Dr. Ahmed's tone-deaf response to very similar reviews here he implies those leaving negative reviews are drug-seekers, which is an irresponsible response. We are filing complaint with the State Board, the insurance co's network department, and the referring doctor.

This doctor was so awful that at least five veterans I know(including myself) to stop receiving treatment entirely

Excellent bedside manner. Nicest physician you'll meet.

Save your time, find a Dr. who actually cares to help people dispute the insurance they have. They dont take the time to evaluate you they ask name, phone number, address, and insurance info. and make a decision based on that if they are going to see you or not... what sense does that make..... my primary doctor recommend me to these guys and I will make sure he does NOT recommend them to anyone else because they will NOT help you and the staff is RUDE and MEAN when you ask questions

Best psychiatrist. He listens and cares. I'll give him five star rating based on my experience of seeing him for 5 years.

Very nice and caring psychiatrist. After seeing him,I feel he knows how to adjust medicine and his therapy skills are wonderful.Very easy going and down to earth. He is always very busy because everyone wants to be treated by him. He gives me more than enough time,listens to my problems and my daughter is also his patient and she thanked me for introducing her to such a great doctor.

Very nice and caring psychiatrist. I like his detailed evaluation and great treatment plan. I trust him as my provider. I have referred several friends to him and they all like him a lot. His communication style is wonderful. I could not find a doctor like him in 20 years. Feel so grateful to him. He is always very busy. I think he is the best psychiatrist in Lansing area.

I highly recommend Dr.Ahmed as he is very knowledgeable and caring Psychiatrist.He always greets me very nicely and asks questions how my life is going.He remembers every detail of my previous visit and all of his prescribed meds are working great. He speaks very clearly and listens to me carefully. His office staff is very friendly and caring. I would not go to any other doctor.Actually I have referred about 10 people to him. They all like him. Therapist in his office has helped me a lot.

Dr. Ahmed is very good at being a psychiatrist. He helps you with whatever you need. Dr. Ahmed is accommodating and accepts medicaid insurance for those who can't afford treatment. I'm very glad to be seeing him!

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very professional and knowledgeable psychiatrist. Treated my symptoms effectively and adjusted meds so well.No other psychiatrist diagnosed my bipolar correctly.I would highly recommend him.

I have been seeing Dr Ahmed for over 12 years and I have great respect for him. He is very simply the best psychiatrist you can find. He saved my life and put me on right kind of medicine. Dealing with PTSD and depression was never easier for me. He provides excellent care with empathy and respect for his patients. I am so surprised to see some negative comments about him.I know he does not help people get addicted on prescription pills,

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I think he is the best psychiatrist I have seen in 30 years of my treatment. He listens carefully and asks very relevant questions. He is very compassionate.He adjusted my medication so well and balanced. He spend adequate time with me. His grasp of English language is superb. Well aware of cultural aspects of US life.

Ahmed seems to be running more of a patient-mill than a psychiatric office. He gives the impression that he is more interested in billing patients than treating them. If you don't mind being double-booked and having to wait over an hour past your scheduled appointment to see him, and if you enjoy having him give multiple different (and conflicting) diagnoses in the mere 15 minutes he spends with you, then he is your man.

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When I met with Dr. Ahmed for the first time, he looked at his computer and did not greet either me or my significant other. Did not get up, shake our hands or even say hi. He took a personal phone call during the appt. Dr. Ahmed thinks it's okay to stop Ambien and Xanax cold turkey at the same time. When my significant other questioned him on the safety of stopping both and the fact that appointments are 10 minutes, Dr. Ahmed got up out of his chair, opened the door and told us to 'get out.'

After talking to two different office staff members and giving them quite a bit of information (they each asked different questions and I had to start the process all over with the second), I received a call from the staff that said they came in to a list of people to call and tell them that Dr. Ahmed recommended that I seek treatment elsewhere. I am extremely disappointed it took three weeks and gathering all sorts of insurance information on me to find that out.

I would avoid this provider in my view like the plague. He would not even see me after reviewing my condition and expressed that I need to seek treatment elsewhere. Well then where? I am not questioning his skills, I am in question of his motivation.