Dr. AHMED ELSAHY, MD

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Get to know Anesthesiologist Dr. Ahmed Elsahy, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A practicing, dual board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Elsahy can be found on staff at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

IU Health Methodist Hospital is a 625-bed hospital part of Indiana University Health, located in Indianapolis, state of Indiana, United States. It is the largest hospital in the state of Indiana and one of only three regional Level I Trauma Centers in the state. Its mission is “ to improve the health of our patients and community through innovation and excellence in care, education, research and service.”

Upon receiving his medical degree from Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine in Egypt in 1981, Dr. Elsahy relocated to the United States. Once there, he performed his residency in anesthesiology and his fellowship in pain medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and 2001, respectively. 

Experienced in tending to patients undergoing surgery, he is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. 

Teaching residents and students, Dr. Elsahy serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesia at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Anesthesiologists have the primary responsibility of monitoring the patient’s vital signs during surgery. In addition to basic measurements such as pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, they measure the patient’s respiration.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Elsahy is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).

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