Dr. Omar Ahmed
Otolaryngologist
2 Podcasts • 1 Course on BackTable
Dr. Omar Ahmed is an Otolaryngologist and ENT Surgeon with Houston Methodist in Texas.
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Episode # 193 • 01 Oct 2024
Revolutionizing ENT with Artificial Intelligence
Many of us continue to associate “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) with the worst moments in The Terminator, Ex Machina, or The Matrix. Others think first of the known ethical challenges of AI and the potential workforce disruption of widespread AI implementation in healthcare and beyond. Dr. Mas Takashima, AI expert and chair of Houston Methodist’s Otolaryngology Department, wants to change our lingering apprehensions around AI. In this episode, Dr. Takashima interviews his Houston Methodist colleague and guest host Dr. Omar Ahmed.
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About
Dr. Omar Ahmed is an otolaryngologist who specializes in disorders of the sinus, skull base and sleep. He has completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital working with the world’s leading experts in sinus and skull base surgery. His goal is to provide his patients with the best care with a holistic, cutting edge approach. His expertise includes sinus and nasal congestion issues and disorders of the skull base including Cerebrospinal fluid leaks, sinonasal and orbital masses and pituitary tumors. He also has a particular interest in helping patients with obstructive sleep apnea through sleep surgery. He also takes care of general ENT issues such as allergy, tonsillitis, swallowing and voice disorders, disorders of the thyroid, parotid glands, and neck masses. He completed his medical school at the University of Chicago, his residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine, and his fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is excited to bring his expertise and take care of patients here in Houston.
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