Dr. Kamran Ahmed
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Kamran Ahmed is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist at Phoenix Children's Hospital, where he provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for children with eye conditions. He is dedicated to using cutting-edge technology to achieve the best visual outcomes for his patients, and he chose to join the Phoenix Children's team because of the institution's deep commitment to children's well-being. Dr. Ahmed believes in a patient-centered approach, ensuring that families are heard and that care is tailored to each child's unique needs.
Dr. Ahmed completed his medical degree at the University of Texas-Southwestern, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health and a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. He is board certified and maintains active memberships in professional societies including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ahmed serves as an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and contributes to the field through research and peer review.
Recognized as a Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist by America's Best Doctors since 2020, Dr. Ahmed is passionate about improving children's vision. His commitment stems from a transformative volunteer experience at an eye hospital in Northern Pakistan, where he witnessed the life-changing impact of restoring sight. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering in his community, and practicing Brazilian jiujitsu.
Training

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Washington University in St. Louis
FellowshipOphthalmology
Wake Forest Baptist Health
ResidencyMD
UT Southwestern Medical School
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
2020America's Best Doctors
Publications & Press
Correction of Pediatric Aphakia
Adv Ophthalmol Optometry•2023Endogenous Stromal Keratitis Due to Coccidioidomycosis
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal•2023Evaluation of a Patient Decision Aid for Refractive Eye Surgery
Appl Clin Inform•2023Orbital Cellulitis with Panophthalmitis and Scleral Necrosis - A Case Report
BMC Ophthalmol•2023Techniques in Pediatric Refractive Surgery
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology•2023An Analysis of Medicaid Reimbursement Trends in Pediatric Ophthalmology in Arizona: Years 2015 to 2021
AAPOS Annual Meeting•2022Combined Scleral-Fixated IOL and 360-Degree Trabeculotomy with Viscocanaloplasty
EyeTube Surgical Video•2022Development of a Patient Decision Aid for Refractive Eye Surgery
American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium Proceedings•2022Pediatric Refractive Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology (book chapter)•2022Comparing Refractive Accuracy of Cataract Surgery Using Multiple Keratometric Platforms
ARVO Annual Meeting•2021
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- AZ
- License Numbers
- 63569
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