Shahid S. Ahmed
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed

Oncology
Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
Accepting New Patients
16 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
13
conditions
Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 

Overview

Shahid Ahmed is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years.

Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Wilms Tumor 2, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2019. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Aga Khan University, 2010.0

Residency

Indiana Univ School of Medicine

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2019

Fellowships

Indiana Univ School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Grady Memorial Hospital
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory University Hospital
Emory Decatur Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
Other Locations
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Rd NE Bldg C, Atlanta, GA 30322

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ahmed has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

5 Clinical Trials

PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
A Phase II Randomized Study of Adjuvant Versus NeoAdjuvant Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Clinically Detectable Stage III-IV High-Risk Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II/III Study of Circulating Tumor DNA as a Predictive Biomarker in Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Stage IIA Colon Cancer (COBRA)
Phase II/III Study of Circulating Tumor DNA as a Predictive Biomarker in Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Stage IIA Colon Cancer (COBRA)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Capecitabine, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
A Phase II/III Trial of Neoadjuvant FOLFOX With Selective Use of Combined Modality Chemoradiation Versus Preoperative Combined Modality Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision (PROSPECT)
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Multicentric Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Adjuvant Chemotherapy With Gemcitabine Versus 5-fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Irinotecan and Oxaliplatin (mFolfirinox) in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Multicentric Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Adjuvant Chemotherapy With Gemcitabine Versus 5-fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Irinotecan and Oxaliplatin (mFolfirinox) in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: mFolfirinox, Gemcitabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
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2 Total Publications

Aseptic Sinusitis: A New Phenotype of Immune-Related Rhinosinusitis in the Era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.
Aseptic Sinusitis: A New Phenotype of Immune-Related Rhinosinusitis in the Era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.
Journal: Clinical case reports
Published: April 21, 2025
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Is Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed is classified as an Advanced expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Shahid S. Ahmed specialize in?

While Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Shahid S. Ahmed'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. Shahid S. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-778-1900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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