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Syed Ahmed, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC, Children's National Hospital

SyedImraanAhmedMD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery Washington, DC

Pediatric Orthopedics

Assistant Professor | Retired US Army | Appointment Line 202-476-2112 | Children's National Medical Hospital - Office Locations | Washington, DC | Silver Spring, MD | Lanham, MD |

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Summary

  • I am originally from Southern California. Dad was an engineer and mom was a nurse influencing me to study Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and Medicine at New York University. It was at NYU that I became an Army Officer.

    Orthopedic surgery residency training brought me to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX a level 1 trauma center. I became an orthopedic surgeon because it combined my love of engineering and surgery to treat patients. During residency I rotated through Denver Children’s Hospital and enjoyed the energy of the patients and the impact Pediatric Orthopedic surgery made in their lives.

    My Army assignment took me to Seoul, South Korea and then Landstuhl, Germany. During this time I focused on honing my arthroscopy sports and trauma skills and became Board Certified with sub-specialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. I then became a Fellow in Pediatric Orthopedic and Scoliosis Surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego a pediatric level 1 trauma center.

    After Fellowship I served as a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Hip Preservation Surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, MD and Fort Belvoir Hospital, VA. In the 20+ years of military service I rose to the rank of Colonel, served on three combat tours, and was the Director for Surgical Services.

    My current practice is at Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC. My practice focus is on the orthopedic care of children to include club feet, limb deformity, sports, congenital hip, and neuromuscular conditions. I also treat and evaluate children and young adults who require hip preservation procedures including hip arthroscopy and peri-acetabular osteotomy.

    I have a wonderful wife with two kids . Being a parent I evaluate each pediatric patient as if they were my own children. I believe treatment is an individualized and collaborative process that involves the patient, family, caregivers, and a compassionate healthcare team.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2014 - 2015
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2007
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2003
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering | Chemical Engineering Emphasis, 1995 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 3D Characterization of Acetabular Deficiency in Children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip  
    Badrinath, R, Jeffords, ME, Bomar, JD, Ahmed SI, Pennock AT, Upasani VV, JOIO, 2021

Books/Book Chapters

Committees

  • Member, POSNA E-Editorial Committee 2020 - 2022

Professional Memberships

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
    Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Member
  • Scoliosis Research Society
    Member
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
    Member

Other Languages

  • Japanese

Hospital Affiliations