Meet Dr. Ahmed
Dr. Omar Ahmed is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgical specialist and owner of Omar Ahmed, M.D., a comprehensive plastic surgery practice in Pasadena, CA. He is extensively trained and skilled at his craft with more than 21 years of experience and unique expertise in both cosmetic surgery, as well as reconstructive hand surgery to treat hand conditions and traumatic injuries. With Dr. Ahmed, patients can trust that they are in excellent hands as he is known for his detailed technique, compassionate demeanor, and an open and honest approach to surgery and care. He consistently goes above and beyond to provide high-quality care and help his patients make the best possible recoveries. Dr. Ahmed is proud to be a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Hand Surgery.
Specialties and Expertise
Dr. Ahmed performs specialized hand surgery to delicately treat many different hand conditions and traumas. He is distinctly experienced in treating complex cases, as well as secondary reconstruction procedures. In addition, Dr. Ahmed performs many different cosmetic surgeries to create beautiful aesthetic outcomes for the face, body, and breasts. Some of his most popular procedures include facelift, neck lift, breast augmentation, and breast lift. For patients who are looking to shape their aesthetic, liposuction, tummy tuck, and gynecomastia surgery are among some of the body contouring surgeries available.
Education and Training
Dr. Ahmed is an Orange County native who earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by completing medical school in 1999 at Baqui Medical University in Pakistan. After that, he returned to the U.S. to complete his internship in general surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN, followed by a general surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, TX. In 2006, he went on to expand his training with a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Kleinert Institute in Louisville, KY, followed by gaining additional training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Medical College of Georgia from 2008 – 2010.
Dr. Ahmed is currently on staff at Premiere Plastic Surgery in Pasadena, CA. He also works out of Sono Bello where he performs liposuction, mini tummy tucks, and gynecomastia surgery. From 2019 – 2020, he worked as a cosmetic surgeon at Pacific Liposculpture in San Diego, CA. Dr. Ahmed is presently affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, and Pasadena Advanced Surgery Institute.
Personal Life
Dr. Ahmed is married with three children. He has lived in several different countries and speaks Arabic, Spanish, and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and volleyball, in addition to weight lifting, traveling, and reading. He also volunteers his time and medical talents to serve underprivileged individuals in the community.