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Syed Ahmed, MD, Anesthesiology, Arlington Heights, IL, Northwest Community Healthcare

SyedAhmedMD, MMM, MS, CPE, CPPS, CPXP

Anesthesiology Arlington Heights, IL

Chairman, Surgical Safety Committee at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL - Physician Executive + Medical Practitioner Committed To Improving Quality, Safety and Patient Experience

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Summary

  • Physician Executive + Medical Practitioner Committed To Improving Quality, Safety and Patient Experience. Physician executive and medical practitioner planning and directing the daily clinical activities of medical staff and advanced practice providers. History of identifying opportunities to improve clinical quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Creative, out-of-the-box thinker who is committed to transforming health care through innovation. Known for driving human-centered care that is accessible and affordable. Patient-centric thought leader providing the highest level of care to every patient. Proven authority transforming status-quo hospitals into industry leaders by creating a new standard of excellence. Demonstrated ability building and cultivating strong physician and partner organization relationships, advancing new business development to increase market share to meet consumer demands.

    CERTIFICATIONS:
    Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP), PATIENT EXPERIENCE INSTITUTE
    Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT
    Certified Physician Executive (CPE), AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP

    EDUCATION:
    Master of Science (M.S.), Patient Safety, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, IL
    Master’s in Medical Management (M.M.M.), CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSIT, Pittsburgh, PA
    Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), OSMANIA MEDICAL COLLEGE, India

Clinical Expertise

  • Patient safety, Healthcare management, Leadership, Value-based healthcare, Hospital administration, Patient Experience

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois
    University of IllinoisMS, Patient Safety Leadership, 2015 - 2017
  • Carnegie Melon University
    Carnegie Melon UniversityMMM., Master of Medical Management (MMM) concentrates on distinctive competencies necessary for physician leaders to build and manage successful health care organizations., 2013 - 2015
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1996
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Osmania Medical College NTR UHS
    Osmania Medical College NTR UHSClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teacher of the Year Award Ravenswood School of Anesthesia
  • Masters in Patient Safety Leadership University of Illinois, 2015-2017
  • Certified Professional in Patient Safety National Patient Safety Foundation, 2015
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