M. Shakeel Ahmed, M.D. Joins Eastside Heritage Center

July 20, 2010 - M. Shakeel Ahmed, M.D. has been named the new Medical Director at Eastside Heritage Center.   

Dr. Ahmed completed his residency at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.  He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Prior to joining Eastside Heritage, Dr. Ahmed served as a staff psychiatrist at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital in Rome, Georgia. 
 
“We are fortunate to have a psychiatrist of Dr. Ahmed’s skill and experience joining our staff,” said Gillian Samuels, administrator for Eastside Heritage Center.  “He will play an important role in the opening of our 12-bed Adult unit and maintaining the high standard of care for which Eastside Heritage is known.”
Dr. Ahmed will be taking patients this week and can be reached at 770-985-6472.