Faiz U. Ahmad, MD, is an associate professor of Neurological Surgery at the Emory University School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital as well as director of spinal neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ahmad completed his neurosurgical residency and two fellowships, including a complex spinal surgery fellowship, at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His specialty interests include minimally invasive methods of treating spinal disorders, treatment of spinal tumors, artificial cervical disc replacement, use of computer-assisted navigation techniques in spinal surgery, complex spinal reconstruction surgery and spinal cord injury.
Dr. Ahmad is also a prolific researcher, contributing over 200 peer reviewed papers, book chapters, abstracts and oral presentations. His research interests include spinal injury, minimally invasive neurosurgery and traumatic brain injury. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several national and international peer-reviewed neurosurgical research journals, as well as on several national and regional neurosurgery committees.
Dr Ahmad is board certified by American Board of Neurosurgery (ABNS), is a fellow of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS) as well as fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS).
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The whole appointment I was diagnosed as being fat. I never felt so awkward and ashamed in a doctor office before.
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04/12/2025
Suggested other tests and in person visit.. Never heard back from him
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04/07/2025
Although this doctor is undoubtedly very smart and tops in his field, like many top doctors, he failed to understand or convey an understanding or convey sympathy with my unfortunate situation in that my symptoms make no sense and there is no solution to the problem.
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04/07/2025
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03/28/2025
Doctor explained more about my condition than any other of the previous doctors I had seen.
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03/10/2025
Dr. Ahmad was excellent in all of the above categories. I especially appreciate the suggestion that my losing weight will help my back pain.
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03/03/2025
I was really wanting to discuss my diagnosis and what I could expect in the future. I was told the referring doctor had just asked him if I needed back surgery
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02/28/2025
All good
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02/15/2025
Dr Ahmad very caring about my case
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02/14/2025
Pleased with services.
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02/10/2025
They were so knowledgeable and courteous.
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01/31/2025
Very down ro earth took his re did not rush
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01/27/2025
Dr. Ahmad was primary caregiver
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01/11/2025
Dr. Ahmad was detailed, prepared, and fully engaged during the visit. He listened, understood, respected, and addressed every concern I had about my cervical condition. I could go to a hospital much closer to my home and more convenient. But, I will go to Emory St. Joseph's because of Dr. Ahmad's skill and judgement.
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01/10/2025
Drs. Were very personable, informative, knowledgeable and took their time answering my questions even though it was a busy office.
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12/15/2024
Dr. Ahmed was attentive, informative, and personable.
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12/13/2024
He and his nurse practioner seemed knowledgeable, discussed the availability of an opening for the type of surgery and the process of down time and recuperating over a minimal invasive surgery of one to two days.
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12/08/2024
The nurse and doctors explained everything to me.
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11/24/2024
Dr. Ahmad took the time to thoroughly explain my previous MRI & my current symptoms/condition. He provided detailed information regarding treatment options. He was EXCELLENT!
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11/16/2024
I will recommend this facility and doctors, and Hope with my back problems after four surgeries that I will be able to see Dr. Ahmad again
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11/11/2024
Dr. Ahmed is very compassionate and took all the time we needed during the appt.
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11/10/2024
Good experience
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11/05/2024
I can't go anywhere else because I've been treated so well here. Emory has spoiled me.
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11/02/2024
Excellent!
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10/25/2024
Dr. Ahmad was 100% all we had hoped he would be. He took all the time needed to explain my issues to us, to evaluate the tests that had been done beforehand, to think through what would be reasonable to help me, and at all times encouraged my participation in the decision making. My wife is an experienced RN, and have the doctor both thumbs up!
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10/25/2024
Dr Ahmad was very informative and helpful with my options
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09/21/2024
Good experience
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09/06/2024
Great doctor!
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09/05/2024
Very good
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08/23/2024
Dr. Ahmad is very knowledgeable and professional. I was very pleased with him and his ability to recognize my problems.
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08/16/2024
Brilliant,caring, persoanable and attentive.
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08/16/2024
He was UNPREPARED! I had several conversations with staff prior to visit to give them the information they needed including films and reports. It was obvious that no films or reports were available. I even brought films to the appointment but they did not get loaded or viewed.
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08/08/2024
Dr. Ahmad is though and detailed. He as patient care at the top of his priorities and is very clear as to expectations.
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08/05/2024
I didn't feel like he really understands the level of pain and discomfort I'm going through, maybe he does. But he didn't seem to show me that or made me feel that way. I didn't feel any connection with him, and I waited two months to get to see him. The entire appointment was under 10 minutes, I was just shocked and short for words. Honestly speaking!It wasn't wait I envision the appointment to be. Seriously!
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07/19/2024
Dr Ahmad was very professional & thorough. Very interested in my problem & discussed all of my options. Outstanding.
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06/15/2024
The doctors were great and explained everything completely.