Akram Ahmed, MD

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A Surgical Specialist

Dr. Akram Ahmed specializes in general surgery.

He offers these procedures:

  • Appendectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Enteral tube feeding
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Long-term IV access
  • Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
  • Upper GI endoscopy

Dr. Ahmed treats a variety of conditions, including:

  • Gallbladder diseases
  • Gastrointestinal diseases and tumors
  • Hernias
  • Skin tumors and lumps
  • Thyroid and parathyroid diseases
  • Trauma

Speaks: English, Arabic

Specialties

(507) 372-3800

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
General Surgery: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA (2019-2020)
Residency:
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD (2016-2019)
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ (2015-2016)
Internship:
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (2014-2015)
Medical School:
University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan (2003-2009)

Certifications:
American Board of Surgery (2019)

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Medical Association

My Idea of Care

I believe in honoring my patients’ trust. My patients put their lives and health in my hands, and I strive to provide the outstanding and compassionate care they deserve – as patients and people.

Personal Interests

Dr. Ahmed enjoys soccer, table tennis, traveling, and family activities with his wife and children.

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