Osama Ahmed, MD, FAANS, Neurosurgeon
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Osama Ahmed, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

5/5(51)
12709 Toepperwein Rd Suite 101 Live Oak TX, 78233
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Osama Ahmed practices Neurological Surgery in Live Oak, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Ahmed prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Arts 2004

Texas Tech Doctorate 2008

LSU MD 2016

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Comprehensive brain and spine disorders

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Neurosurgery Northeast Methodist 2019 - Present
  • Director of Neurosurgery Metropolitan Methodist 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Top Neurological Surgeons  
  • Marquis' Who's Who  
  • Clevland Gamma Knife  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Make a Wish Foundation

Osama Ahmed, MD, FAANS's Practice location

12709 Toepperwein Rd Suite 101 -
Live Oak, TX 78233
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New patients: 210-625-4733
Fax: 210-625-4734

Brain & Spine Institute of San Antonio

5330 N Loop 1604 W 101 -
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Osama Ahmed, MD, FAANS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 51 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Take the ramp on the right towards Loop 1604: Anderson Loop 3234 ft
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BAPTIST EMERGENCY HOSPITALl

16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

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