Masih Ahmed

Masih Ahmed, M.D.

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Masih Ahmed, M.D.

Assistant Professor

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Positions

Assistant Professor: Ophthalmology
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine

Residency Program Director: Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)
: 1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/eye/

Education

MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine: 05/2014 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Internship at West Virginia University Hospitals: 06/2015 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Residency at West Virginia University Eye Institute: 06/2018 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States; Ophthalmology

Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine: 07/2019 - Houston, Texas United States; Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Certifications

Texas Medical License: (05/31/2018 - 05/31/2024); Texas Medical Board

Professional Interests

Cataracts
External Disease
Cornea transplantation
Secondary intraocular lenses
Keratoconus
Fuch's Dystrophy
Dry eye
Neurotrophic keratopathy
Refractive surgery

Professional Statement

Masih Ahmed, MD is an ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK, cataract, and corneal surgery. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at West Virginia University, where he served as chief resident. He followed this with a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

Dr. Ahmed follows this by staying on faculty at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. His clinical interests include LASIK and cataract surgery, including premium surgery offerings. He also specializes in the treatment of corneal diseases such as dry eye, keratoconus, corneal infections and corneal transplantation. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Cornea Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His research interests include access to care and ophthalmological training intiatives. He has authored several articles and is actively involved in resident/fellow education. Dr. Ahmed serves as the Residency Program Director for Ophthalmology at Baylor. Dr. Ahmed's main goal is to help his patients restore their vision and regain their quality of life.

Selected Publications

Ahmed, M., Al-Mohtahseb, Z. "Atypical Epithelial Keratitis." Ocular Surfaces Diseases, Disorders, Dysfunctions. 2019 Jul;
Ahmed M, Lee CS, McMillan B, Jain P, Wiley L, Odom JV, Leys M "Predicting visual function after an ocular bee sting." Int Ophthalmol.. 2019 Jul; Pubmed PMID: 30105490
Abboud JJ, Whittington A, Ahmed M, Himebaugh JT, Wiley LA, Haffar A, Nguyen J. "Apremilast Use in a Case of Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Severe Lamellar Ichthyosis.." Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May; Pubmed PMID: 29346172
Ahmed M, Forcina B, Bonsall D. "Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinations.." J AAPOS. 2016 Apr; Pubmed PMID: 26994502