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Faiz U. Ahmad

Faiz U. Ahmad, MD

4.8363 ratings

NeurosurgerySpine Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Hindi

About Faiz U. Ahmad

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Director of Spinal Surgery, The Emory Clinic, Emory Saint Joseph Hospital; Director of Spinal Neurosurgery and Surgical Neurotrauma at Grady Memorial Hospital

Year Started Practicing

2014

About the Provider

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).

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • Georgia Neurosurgical Society

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 2, Ste 2200, Atlanta, GA 30322
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  2. Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus
    • 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl 3, Ste 350A, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education: All-India Institue of Medical Science
  • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System, Neurological Surgery, 2014
  • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 2014
  • Internship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 2010
  • Medical Education: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, MD, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2018

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

363 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Everything was explained in detail with care, concern, options, procedures outcome possibilities

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. And his assistant were both very courteous, patient and listened to me.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    He said that I was fine and I didn't have the reason to be there to go to a pain doctor. Knowing that I was referred by a neurologist and orthopedist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    The doctor did very good explaining everything excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Excellent communication by doctor. Showed concern, explained and answered all my questions to relieve anxiety. Spent all the needed time never made me feel that he is in a hurry.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr eased my mind regarding my fear of getting a brain tumor he assure me it was not cancer and surgery wasn't urgent

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr just stated there were no surgical options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    All good plus the Doc truly cared about me and explained everything I needed to know and understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Everyone was kind and considerate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. Ahmad listened to all my questions. He was very thorough with explaining the intended procedure to me.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Very happy so far with this care team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Top notch!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Dr. Faiz U. Ahmad, Superior Physician9

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I am grateful for the attentive interaction. Dr Ahmad took his time in explaining where I am now with my back choices. Feel well taken care of by a doctor who sees me as a whole person. Rare these days! Highly recommend.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Very good experience. Dr. Ahmed showed concern and gave us excellent information. I feel comfortable in trusting him in helping me find resolution for my lumbar issue and associated pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Very Informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Absolutely, I will tell all of my friends about this doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Very positive experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    The Dr. Answer all my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    It was great to finally see Dr. Ahmad and he was very clear in explaining the spinal issues shown in my latest MRI. Dr. Ahmad was transparent and his recommendations were easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Doctor made me comfortable and understood my problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Ahmad was engaged and got right down to business. Everything was explained to me in a clear way and options were also discussed. I left with a plan of action.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Very good consultation!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    So impressed with the care I received

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr Ahmad was very understanding of my situation _ after hearing all I had to say _ he quickly looked into handling my problem _ checked his schedule for a cancellation and asked if I was available _ understanding that the waiting period for this type of surgery is 2 months _ I am thankful that I was very well accommodated _ Dr. Ahmad put me at ease from being afraid _ to have the surgery and I am grateful to him for that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Great place and great people, very knowledgeable.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Dr Ahmed is a star, but this is a very complicated case and since I am a orthopedic surgeon since I've done this type of surgery before I just don't think that he understood the issues involved. I made it clear to him that I was also being evaluated at the Mayo Clinic And their opinion was very different from his and after this discussion, I think the Mayo Clinic logic and reasoning is more appropriate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Dr Ahmed was very thorough! Didn't try to rush the appointment! Listened to all my questions and answered them each one!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Very nice manner and extremely helpful and encouraging.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Such a good doctor. Takes time and explains well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Love me some Dr. Ahmad & staff!!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    The whole appointment I was diagnosed as being fat. I never felt so awkward and ashamed in a doctor office before.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Suggested other tests and in person visit.. Never heard back from him

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Doctor explained more about my condition than any other of the previous doctors I had seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2025

    Dr. Ahmad was excellent in all of the above categories. I especially appreciate the suggestion that my losing weight will help my back pain.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2025

    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

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    Dr Ahmad very caring about my case

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2025

    Pleased with services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2025

    They were so knowledgeable and courteous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Very down ro earth took his re did not rush

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2025

    Dr. Ahmad was primary caregiver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2025

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Drs. Were very personable, informative, knowledgeable and took their time answering my questions even though it was a busy office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Dr. Ahmed was attentive, informative, and personable.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2024

    The nurse and doctors explained everything to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2024

    Dr. Ahmed is very compassionate and took all the time we needed during the appt.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    I can't go anywhere else because I've been treated so well here. Emory has spoiled me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2024

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 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!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2024

    Dr Ahmad was very informative and helpful with my options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2024

    Great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2024

    Dr. Ahmad is very knowledgeable and professional. I was very pleased with him and his ability to recognize my problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    Brilliant,caring, persoanable and attentive.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2024

    Dr. Ahmad is though and detailed. He as patient care at the top of his priorities and is very clear as to expectations.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2024

    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!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2024

    Dr Ahmad was very professional & thorough. Very interested in my problem & discussed all of my options. Outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2024

    The doctors were great and explained everything completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2024

    Dr. Ahmad gave me complete confidence in his ability to perform the proposed surgery for my condition. He allowed me to discuss all issues at hand, with an open mind, and the idea to be noninvasive with his approach to my specific situation. He suggested injections for pain C-1 and C-2 vertebrae. We decided to get get C-4 vertebra off nerve most important.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2024

    Dr. Ahmad is the best! Was genuinely glad to see me, specific about condition and my options. Always pleasant. Put me right at ease. Great experience...as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2024

    I've already recommended Dr Ahmad to a good friend

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2024

    My experience was good and a lot better than others that is why my recommendation is high

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2024

    Absolutely excellent care