Dr. Amjad Z. Ahmad, MD
Ophthalmologist
1700 E. West Rd. Calumet City IL, 60409About
Dr. Amjad Ahmad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Calumet City, IL. Dr. Ahmad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Ahmad can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Bilateral eyelid edema and orbital cellulitis associated with Pott's puffy tumor.
- Wegener granulomatosis causing compressive optic neuropathy in a child.
- Group A streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the eyelids and face managed with debridement and adjunctive intravenous immunoglobulin.
- Late-onset orbital hematoma secondary to alloplastic orbital implant mimicking transient ischemic attacks.
- Periorbital physical urticaria in an anophthalmic patient with dermatographism.
- Silicone spacer repair of medial rectus after iatrogenic orbit fracture.
Internships
- William Beaumont Hospital (1995)
Fellowships
- University of Michigan W K Kellogg Eye Center (2000)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, North American Skull Base Society
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