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171 Elden St100Herndon, VA 20170
Phone+1 703-689-2020
Fax+1 703-563-3769
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Summary
- Dr. Sameer Ahmad is an ophthalmologist based in Herndon, VA, with a subspecialty focus on glaucoma-related disorders. He completed his medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine and undertook his residency in ophthalmology at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Ahmad has experience as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has been a consultant at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital. His expertise includes glaucoma, glaucoma implants, and electronic health records. He has authored multiple publications on glaucoma, with his research being frequently cited. He has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2007 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1998 - 2026
VA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1999 - 2006
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2012
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsEfficacy and Safety of Temporary in situ Stenting of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve in Eyes with High Risk of Hypotony.Abdullah Omar Al Houssien, Adi Mohammed Al Owaifeer, Sameer I Ahmad, Ohoud Owaidhah, Rizwan Malik
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022-01-01 - 9 citationsA preliminary comparison of the Aravind aurolab drainage implant with the Baerveldt glaucoma implant: A matched case-control study.Najla Hafeezullah, Sara M. Al-Hilali, Fahad Abdullah Alghulaydhawi, Deepak P. Edward, Sameer Ahmad
European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021-03-01 - 15 citationsLong-term outcomes of the Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery in childhood glaucoma.Alaa Mofti, Amjaad Alharbi, Marya Alsuhaibani, Ahmed Aljaber, Lamees A. Altamimi
Journal of AAPOS. 2020-10-15
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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