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Shahid S. Ahmed Emory Faculty
Shahid S. Ahmed Emory Faculty

Shahid S. Ahmed, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology, Genitourinary Medical Oncology

4.9 - 95 Ratings

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308

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(404) 778-1900
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About

Shahid S. Ahmed, MBBS, is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of genitourinary cancers. Dr. Ahmed is an attending physician at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.

Prior to joining Emory in 2024, Dr. Ahmed was an assistant professor and the director of the genitourinary cancer program at the University of Vermont Medical Center where he was a physician member of the genitourinary and skin oncology care teams. While there, he was a core faculty member in the hematology/oncology fellowship program at the University of Vermont, teaching and mentoring fellows, residents and medical students.

Dr. Ahmed received his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Indiana University serving as chief fellow in his final year of training.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

  • Assistant Professor

Academic Profile

Year Started Practicing

  • 2019

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Locations

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

36 Linden Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 95 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Well pleased.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

For once in my traumatic previous experience, this team LISTENED".It is very important to listen to the patient without brutal arrogance!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-19

The Doctor and nurses were fantastic!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Dr Ahmed is absolutely great-best doctor I've ever encountered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-21

Dr. Ahmed was amazing during our visit. He expertly and compassionately explained my cancer's status, and then treatment strategy options and side effects.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

Dr Ahmed was absolutely outstanding-he was prepared, attentive, clear and constructive, immensely helpful. Amazingly great.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

I truly felt that Dr. Ahmed is sincerely concerned about me and the treatments prescribed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-30

The main reason for such a professional team is that they listen and RESPECT you as a individual. .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-09

All very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-09

Dr Ahmed gets A+. Excellent cancer physician .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Dr Ahmed take his time and explain things very well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-04

Doctor Ahmed & his nurses were wonderful. Doctor Ahmed explained everything thoroughly & didn't rush in and out. He answered any questions my family or I had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-12

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-10

Dr. Ahmed is very personal and always wanting to know if I had any questions or concerns. Describes the process in very understandable terms. Great Doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-22

Excellent! All I can say is Excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-18

I was seen by the PA and the Physician. They both were caring individuals.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

Excellent visit very informative and helpful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

So pleased with Dr Ahmed! Extremely and totally confident to place my self or family in his care. He is a kind and caring professional.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-07

Always good!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-09

Dr. AHMED IS SO EMPATHETIC AND CARING AND PATIENT. HE IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE WORKED WITH

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Indiana Univ School of Medicine, Oncology/Hematology, 2019
  • Residency: Indiana Univ School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Education: Aga Khan University, MD, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Awards

  • Dr. Ahmed is the recipient of the George and Sarah Jane Fisher Young Investigator Award. The George and Sarah Jane Fisher Young Investigator Award honors oncology fellows and faculty members who have made significant contributions to clinical or basic science research.

    Dr. Ahmed is the recipient of a NNECOS grant to study the bladder microbiome and its role in carcinogenesis. In 2018, he was selected to attend and nominated for best project at the AACR/ASCO Methods in Clinical Research Workshop in Vail, Colorado.