About Kamran Ahmed, MD
Dr. Kamran Ahmed specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for children with eye problems.
Dr. Ahmed appreciates the cutting-edge technology available at Phoenix Children's because he believes it enables him to safely deliver better visual outcomes to his patients. While the advanced technology was certainly a draw, Dr. Ahmed explains that his decision to join the Phoenix Children's team was about much more. "The people who work here truly care about children, and it shows in the dedication that everyone has to the institution," he says.
After earning his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Ahmed completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He then completed a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with numerous professional groups, including the American Board of Ophthalmology, the Arizona Ophthalmological Society and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Ahmed is an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He also serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Ahmed has been named to America's Best Doctors - Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist since 2020.
To further understanding in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Ahmed has taken part in research and has had multiple publications covering a wide range of pediatric eye health topics.
Ophthalmology was not a field that Dr. Ahmed had considered (or even heard of) until he volunteered at an eye hospital and school for the blind in the mountains of Northern Pakistan. He saw firsthand how much of an impact treatment had on the patients' lives. "Restoring vision to children is one of the most gratifying experiences a person can have," he explains.
Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to helping patients have the best vision possible - now and for the rest of their lives. "I want patients and their families to know that I care about them first. Then, I use my knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality of care," he explains.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Ahmed enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as volunteering at his mosque and with community projects. He also loves to travel and practice Brazilian jiujitsu.
Medical School / Education
University of Texas-Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Residency
(Ophthalmology) Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Fellowship
(Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, 2020
Academic Affiliations
Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Professional Affiliations
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Phoenix Ophthalmological Society
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group
Reviewer, American Journal of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member, Arizona Ophthalmological Society Associate
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Subbaraman, B., Ahmed, K., Heller, M., et al. Evaluation of a Patient Decision Aid for Refractive Eye Surgery. Appl Clin Inform 2023;15:75-84.
Rodriguez, A., Ahmed, K., Tiwari, N. & Ramasubramanian, A. Orbital cellulitis with panophthalmitis and scleral necrosis - a case report. BMC Ophthalmol. 23, 452 (2023).
Ahmed, K. Techniques in pediatric refractive surgery. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology (2023) doi:10.4103/sjopt.sjopt_133_23.
Luong, Hanna N. BS; Ballan, Wassim MD; Ahmed, Kamran MD. Endogenous Stromal Keratitis Due to Coccidioidomycosis. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, September 04, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004099
Ahmed, K. & Lau, C.-K. K. Correction of Pediatric Aphakia. Adv Ophthalmol Optometry (2023) doi:10.1016/j.yaoo.2023.02.005.
Ahmed, K. Pediatric Refractive Surgery. Pediatric Ophthalmology (ed. Ramasubramanian, A.) 53-68 (2022). doi:10.1007/978-981-19-4963-0_4. Book Chapter.
Ahmed, K., McInnis-Smith, K. Combined Scleral-Fixated IOL and 360-Degree Trabeculotomy with Viscocanaloplasty. (2022) EyeTube Surgical Video.
Subbaraman, B., Ahmed, K., Heller, M., Essary, A., Patel, V., Wang, D. Development of a Patient Decision Aid for Refractive Eye Surgery. (2022):1022-1031 American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium Proceedings. PMID: 37128460.
Smith, J., Smith, M., Bai, P., Ahmed, K. An Analysis of Medicaid Reimbursement Trends in Pediatric Ophthalmology in Arizona: Years 2015 to 2021. (2022) AAPOS Annual Meeting. Abstract.
Ahmed, K., Naing, S., Dickinson, P. Comparing Refractive Accuracy of Cataract Surgery Using Multiple Keratometric Platforms. (2021) ARVO Annual Meeting. Abstract.
Dr. Ahmed's additional publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database.
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus
1920 E. Cambridge Ave.
Rosenberg Plaza
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Ahmed has been very kind.
Dr. Ahmed and team are all amazing! We travel 3 hours just to see him. I wouldn't take my children to any other opthamologist.
Very good doctor