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Shair Ahmed, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Dallas, TX, Baylor University Medical Center

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Thoracic Surgery Dallas, TX

Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

General Thoracic Surgeon, Lung Transplantation

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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2012 - 2015
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2014 - 2014
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 2007
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaBS, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Busniess Administration (minor), Middle Eastern Studies (minor), Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaBS, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2007 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Thoracoscopic Thoracic Duct Ligation  
    Ahmed, S,. Sancheti, MS, Pickens, A., Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1/1/2012
  • Pathologic Response after Neoadjuvant Carboplatin and Weekly Paclitaxel for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Brown University Oncology Group Phase II Study  
    Ahmed S., Birnbaum AE., Berz D., Fontaine JP., Dipetrillo TA., Ready NE., Ng T, Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 1/6/2011
  • "Influence of experience, case load, and stage distribution on outcome of endoscopic laser surgery for TTTS-a review"  
    Ahmed S, Luks FI, O'Brien BM, Muratore CS, Carr SR, Prenat Diagn, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Pathologic Response after Neoadjuvant Carboplatin and Weekly Paclitaxel for Early Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer-A Brown University Oncology Group Phase II Study."
    Ahmed S, Birnbaum AE, Berz D, Fontaine JP, Dipetrillo TA, Ready NE, Ng T, The Canadian Association for Thoracic Surgery (CATS), Canadian Surgery Forum, 1/1/2010
  • "Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum"
    Fontaine JP, Dobrilovic N, Ahmed S, Podbielski FJ, Ng T, Annual Meeting of the International College of Surgeons, 1/1/2009
  • "Meta-Analysis of Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Influence of experience, case load and stage distribution on outcome."
    Ahmed SU, Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2008
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Other

  • Management of Empyema (multimedia module) 
    Ahmed, S., Force, S.D., American Board of Surgery SCORE Curriculum
    1/1/2013
  • Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumors and Small Cell Lung Cancer. 
    Ahmed, S., Pickens, A., TSRA Clinical Scenarios (Thoracic Surgery Residents Association)
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2013
  • Foramen of Morgagni Hernia: Laparoscopic Patch Repair. 
    Ahmed, S., Ng, Thomas., Ryder, Beth, SAGES 2011 Annual Meeting (Video Presentation)
    San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Stillwater Firefighter Randy Blake Retires, Celebrates Second Chance at Life
    Stillwater Firefighter Randy Blake Retires, Celebrates Second Chance at LifeJuly 30th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations