Dr. Shahabuddin Ahmad, MD
Surgeon
3619 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn NY, 11210About
Dr. Shahabuddin Ahmad is a board-certified general surgeon who passionately treats patients at Maimonides Medical Center, in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from India, Dr. Ahmad is highly proficient in performing stomach, intestinal, and gallbladder surgeries. He utilizes the latest technologies to achieve optimal surgical outcomes. Through determination and precision, Dr. Ahmad solves complex medical cases. Maimonides Medical Center is a Brooklyn-based medical facility that banks on modern technology to offer personalized general medical care. If you’re suffering from any stomach, intestinal, or gallbladder conditions, you can count on Dr. Ahmad for effective treatment.
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University of Calcutta / Medical College 1967
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Shahabuddin Ahmad, who serves patients in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Ahmad is a board-certified general surgeon tending to patients at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He offers experience and expertise in hernia, gallbladder, intestine and stomach surgeries, and has extensive knowledge utilizing the latest technology for the best outcomes possible.
Since 1911, Maimonides Medical Center has been a cornerstone of the Brooklyn community and is the largest hospital in Brooklyn. They commit to continuous innovation by working with new medical technology and embracing a culture of teamwork within their disciplines. Their experienced team of board-certified doctors and clinicians adheres to rigorous protocols for patient safety so they can provide the best care for patients and their loved ones.
A native of India, Dr. Ahmad earned his medical degree from the Nil Ratan Sarkar Medical College. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in general surgery at Maimonides Medical Center.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall neoplasms, gallbladder disease, gastric and pancreatic disease. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.
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