Laparoscopic Appendectomy near Denton, TX

Biography: Dr. Rizwan Ahmed is a skilled surgeon, certified by the American Board of general surgery. He is fellowship trained in bariatrics, robotics and minimally invasive surgery. He received his rigorous general surgery training at the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and Advent Health Hospital where he served as administrative chief resident, followed by a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Hospital.Dr. Ahmed's expertise includes robotic and laparoscopic procedures, with a focus on bariatric surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction. His commitment to surgical excellence is complemented by a strong science and clinical research background. He completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Harvard Medical School as well as one at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has published extensively in world renowned journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. He has delivered over 20 research podium presentation at national and international meetings earning him awards such as the Best Research Resident Presentation at the American Society of Plastics Surgery. Further more, He has authored 5 textbook chapters focusing on surgical diseases in Current Surgical Therapy and Harrison's Textbook of medicine.

Biography: Experienced general surgeon with fellowship training in cutting edge robotic and single site surgical techniques. He provides full range of treatment, both oncologic and benign in Liver, Pancreas, Foregut and colorectal disease.