Baseer Ahmad
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Dr. Ahmad graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas summa cum laude with a degree in electrical engineering. He then worked for several years as an engineer, but eventually pursued a career in medicine. He completed medical school at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, followed by ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. Given an interest in providing care for complex pathologies, he then completed a vitreoretinal diseases and surgery fellowship at The Retina Institute of St. Louis.Following fellowship, Dr. Ahmad returned to his hometown of Cleveland, OHo and led the busy retina service as its primary surgeon in the Department of Ophthalmology at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University. Over time, however, he felt a need to dedicate more time to family and this prompted a move into private practice at the Virginia Eye Institute in Richmond, Virginia. After several years in private practice, he decided to return to academic medical practice in order to also teach others and to pursue research interests in big data/artificial intelligence. As such, he joined the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network in summer of 2019 with a secondary appointment at Marquette University’s School of Biomedical Engineering.He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has participated in the training of a number of ophthalmologists; he was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” in 2015 at Case Western Reserve University, and received the “Best Clinical Educator” award in 2023 at Medical College of Wisconsin. He has also authored several dozen peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, instructive videos, and online articles regarding vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Currently, Dr. Ahmad serves as the chief of the vitreoretinal disease and surgery subspecialty section in the Department of Ophthalmology.Dr. Ahmad sees patients at the Eye Institute on the Froedtert Hospital campus, as well as at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Westbrook Health Center.

Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Ahmad is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

Cleveland Clinic - OH - Residency in Ophthalmology - (2009

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MO

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Fellowships

The Retina Institute - St. Louis - MO - Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery - (2012-2014)

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Froedtert Community Hospital
Waukesha Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
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  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
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Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Eye Institute - Froedtert Hospital
925 N. 87th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Baseer Ahmad is classified as an Distinguished expert for Retinal Detachment, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Baseer Ahmad specialize in?

While Dr. Baseer Ahmad is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Yes. Dr. Baseer Ahmad has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Baseer Ahmad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Baseer Ahmad accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-955-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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