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Location
Germantown Office
20680 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Ste 206
Germantown,
MD
20876
McLean Office
6862 Elm St
Suite 450
McLean,
VA
22101
Accepts New Patients
Offers Virtual Visits
Occupation
PHYSICIAN
“My staff and I look forward to caring for you. My goal is to provide quality neurological care in a compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered environment. I offer impeccable service and coordinate treatment plans with those of your primary care physician and other consulting physicians."
Board Certification
Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Back Pain and Neck Pain
Headache Medicine Specialist
Sleep Medicine Specialist
Education
Fellowship
St. Vincents Hospital - University of Massachusetts
Sleep Medicine
Worcester, MA
2010
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Neurology
Chief Resident
Columbus, OH
2009
Internship
Prince George's Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Cheverly, MD
2006
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
North Brunswick Township, NJ
2005
Undergraduate School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Economics
Richmond, VA
2000
Affiliated Hospitals
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Suburban Hospital
Professional Associations
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Member
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Member
Personal Interests
During his spare time, Dr. Ahmed enjoys, hiking, exercising, spending time with his family, and watching sports.
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctor, Washingtonian Magazine 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Top 10 Doctors in Maryland 2014
- Most Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2011 - 2015
- Patient's Choice Award 2011 - 2015
Biography
Dr. Syed Ahmed is from Richmond, Virginia and attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he studied Economics and Chemistry. Dr. Ahmed completed his medical training at the Ohio State University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident of Neurology. During his tenure, Dr. Ahmed received multiple awards, including Best Teaching Resident. Dr. Ahmed continued his training with a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the University of Massachusetts, St. Vincent Hospital.
As a board-certified neurologist and sleep specialist, Dr. Ahmed treats diseases of the nervous system and sleep disorders. Dr. Ahmed addresses migraines, insomnia, and seizures, as well as neurological conditions affecting mobility and balance, such as multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ahmed is also well-versed in treating issues of the spine, including neck and back pain and spine disorders.
He has published articles on neurology and sleep medicine and remains actively engaged in multiple professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Dr. Ahmed has also gained acknowledgment by his patients and received the Patients’ Choice Awards (2011 - 2015), Most Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011 - 2015) and Top 10 Doctor in Maryland (2014).