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Ahmed A Tawakol

Ahmed A Tawakol, MD

Cardiology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Ahmed A Tawakol

Dr Tawakol graduated from Stanford Medical School and did his Medical Residency and Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He subsequently completed training in Nuclear Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, after which he joined the Cardiology Division staff. His clinical focus is in nuclear cardiology and general cardiology, with a special focus on the identification of patients at highest risk for atherothrombotic event.

Dr Tawakol's research interest is in imaging of atherosclerosis. His work has focused on developing novel diagnostic approaches and novel treatment strategies for atherosclerosis. To that end, Dr Tawakol has developed and validated molecular methods to characterize atherosclerotic plaques, and has made seminal observations validating the use of FDG-PET imaging for the measurement of atherosclerotic plaque inflammation. Currently, he is leading several multi-center trials to evaluate interventions targeting plaque inflammation and is evaluating the potential clinical role of vascular PET imaging for improving the identification of patients at highest risk for atherothrombotic events.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Cardiology Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Green Building, Suite 520, Waltham, MA 02451
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Nuclear Cardiology, 2000
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vascular Medicine, 1999
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiology, 1998
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1993
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Nuclear Cardiology: Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), 2021
  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

49 ratings, 30 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Tawakol provided excellent advice that was easy to understand and will help me achieve my goal for better health. Thank you Dr. Tawakol. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr. Tawakol is always caring and encouraging. He takes the time to fully understand my concerns and to thoroughly explain my medical situation. He always goes the extra mile.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I felt well taken care of. He was concerned and I was reassured.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr. Tawakol is one of the best cardiologists I have visited. He is really concerned about my heart health and has given me many professionally good advice, from which I benefit a lot.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    I respect Dr Tawakol. He does a great job. Would recommend him to others

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Dr. Ahmed Tawakol is absolutely fabulous, absolutely wonderful. He's given my mother incredibly good care over many years, consistently, absolutely the best. And we thank him for all his caring and all his work, all his knowledge, and all his dedication. He's absolutely amazing. We appreciate him very much.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    excelent

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Tawakol is a great listener. He explains his rationale for the medications prescribed and lifestyle advice. He thoroughly explains his plan of care in a thoughtful manner. Professional, kind, intelligent!

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    I believe the doctor was extremely patient, very informative, was receptive to any questions I had. I could not have been happier in my experience with this doctor, period.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    MassGen has great staff and great facilities - I spent over 30 years working in lesser developed countries and I know how bad medical treatment can be, so rating MGH is a piece of cake

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr Tawakol is superb. Thoughtful, caring, clear, and exceptionally skilled.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very happy with my Doctor

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Tawakol is respectful, professional, takes the time to explain details in layman's terms, listens and is an expert in the field of cardiology. I would, without hesitation, recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    D. Tawakol took an encompassing view which touched on many facets of heath and lifestyle.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Doctor Tawakol is very caring and tries to relate to your healthcare more than just medicine driven. He's a very kind human being and I really enjoy going to him not only for his knowledge, but the way he approaches healthcare in such a positive manner.

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr. Tawakol is absolutely incredible from A to Z.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Tawakol is thoughtful, respectful and takes time with me during each visit that illustrates to me how deeply he cares about his patients. I feel fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr. Tawakol is amazing. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to share findings from his extensive research and patient studies. I find the information very interesting and applicable to me. I always find my visits pleasant and I leave his office eager to take better care of my health.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Dr. Tawakol is always very attentive and studious about cardiology. One always learns something in listening to him when you go for a visit, which I appreciate very much.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Tawakol was very thoughtful in his review and follow up.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Wonderful doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Excellent ,

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I wish i could see him twice a year

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    He is an excellent clinician

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Excellent providers!

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    He is good gentleman he listens to me!

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I'm very happy with Dr. Tawakol. He's very concerned and his input is highly regarded by me and my wife. I look forward to seeing him every six months now.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    I am very lucky to be able to have a cardiologist like Dr. Tawakol. He's outstanding. He listens. He's educated. He's informative. It's a pleasure.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    I recently had the pleasure of being under the care of Dr. Tawakol, and I can confidently say he is one of the best cardiologists I have ever encountered. From the very first consultation, Dr. Tawakol impressed me with his genuine compassion, thorough knowledge, and exceptional attention to detail. Dr. Tawakol takes the time to explain complex medical information in an easy-to-understand manner, ensuring that I was fully informed about my condition and the treatment options available. His ability to blend the latest advancements in cardiology with personalized care makes every appointment both reassuring and productive. What truly sets him apart is his dedication to his patients' well-being. He consistently listens, answers all questions patiently, and adapts his approach to fit individual needs. His empathetic nature and unwavering professionalism make you feel valued and safe, knowing that your heart health is in expert hands. I am deeply grateful for the outstanding care I received from Dr. Tawakol and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly excellent cardiologist.