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Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD

(Dr. Syed Arif Ahmad, MD)

(106 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional interests include: anal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), neuroendocrine tumors, and more.

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 585-8222

Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD is a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD is affiliated with UC Health and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Office Locations

234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-8900

(513) 584-0459

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UC Health

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 585-8222

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UC Health

7690 Discovery Drive Suite 2300
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 584-8900

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“If your doctor deems it necessary, you may be referred to a genetic specialist who will check for gene changes that increase your risk, said Dr. Syed Ahmad, the interim director of the University...”—"I'm High Risk for Cancer. What Should I Do?", New York Times, April 2025

“Ohio physician Syed Ahmad said on Twitter that he was notified the University of Cincinnati Medical Center was full because of COVID cases, forcing cancellation of elective surgeries.”—"Coronavirus updates: England could begin vaccinating next week; Dr. Anthony Fauci warns of 'superimposed' US surge; NYC to reopen schools", USA Today, November 2020

“Surgeon Dr. Syed Ahmad, who specializes in pancreatic diseases at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, told Newsweek patients are often worried that any caffeinated beverage can cause...”—"How to Prevent Cancer: Three Common Myths Debunked", Newsweek, March 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

flap reconstruction

open Whipple procedure

pedicled muscle flap reconstruction

reconstructive plastic surgery

In 2023, Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD performed more flap reconstruction, open Whipple procedure, pedicled muscle flap reconstruction, and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

tunneled central line placement

In 2012, Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD had a list price for tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	202
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	196

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were catheterization, open surgery, endocrine surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
catheterization	23
doctor visit	195
endocrine surgery	13
gastrointestinal procedures	13
open surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were catheterization, open surgery, endocrine surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
catheterization	19
doctor visit	191
endocrine surgery	15
gastrointestinal procedures	15
open surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	27
doctor visit	223

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
catheterization	22
doctor visit	220
endocrine surgery	19
gastrointestinal procedures	19
open surgery	19
plastic surgery procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	23
tissue transfer	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	197
endocrine surgery	13
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
tissue transfer	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	215

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	175
endocrine surgery	11
gastrointestinal procedures	11
open surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
catheterization	11
doctor visit	175
endocrine surgery	13
gastrointestinal procedures	13
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and reconstructive surgery.

abdominal surgery	14
catheterization	17
doctor visit	194
endocrine surgery	14
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tissue transfer	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD.

**Gender**
Female	75
Male	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	103
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	3
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at Pennsylvania Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery (Certification Date) - (Recertification Date: 2024 -13) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (Certification Date) - (Recertification Date: 2024 -13) (2005)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Syed A. Ahmad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$93,553 Creon $50,530	$43,023
AbbVie Inc.	$15,412 Creon $1,835	$13,577
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.	$1,700 Endoscopy Other $1,700
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$586 $586
Ethicon US, LLC	$400 HARMONIC Product Family $203	Certus 140 $120	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $61	Echelon Flex $16
Other	$632 Signia $267	LUNA $149	Orthobiologics $88	ThunderBeat $67	LUTONIX $38	Other $23

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$74,400
Consulting Fee	$21,300
Travel and Lodging	$11,381
Food and Beverage	$3,692
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,500
Other	$9

Biography

Dr. Syed Ahmad specializes in surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Before performing his residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Ahmad attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Ahmad include cancer surgery, liposarcoma, and rectal cancer. Patients rated Dr. Ahmad highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ahmad is professionally affiliated with UC Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.