Mesothelioma Doctors

Dr. Ali Ahmad is a surgeon currently practicing in Wichita, KS at Wichita Surgical Specialists. Prior to moving to Kansas, Dr. Ahmad received his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. From there, he went on to complete various internships, residencies and fellowships with a focus on surgery. In 2015, Dr. Ahmad received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery, in General Surgery.

Dr. Ahmad has various interests, some of which are crucial in the treatment of mesothelioma. As an experienced surgeon, he is also specialized in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, a treatment that has been able to greatly extend life expectancies for patients with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.

Other Interests & Specialties: Surgical oncology, general surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, esophageal and gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine surgery, melanoma and sarcomas, advanced laparoscopic surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: Kansas Medical Society member, Medical Society of Sedgwick County member and American College of Surgeons Fellow

Education & Experience:

• Medical Degree from Aga Khan University Medical College
• Internship in General Surgery at Brown University
• Internship in General Surgery at New York Medical College
• Residency in General Surgery at University of New Mexico School of Medicine
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Boston University School of Medicine

Publications:
Role of antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity in the efficacy of therapeutic anti-cancer monoclonal antibodies. Cancer and Metastasis Reviews. December 2005;24(4):487-499.

Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity in HIV infections. The FASEB Journal. February 1996;10(2). doi: 10.1096/fasebj.10.2.8641559

Dynamics and Consequences of IL-21 Production in HIV-Infected Individuals: A Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Study. The Journal of Immunology. January 2010;184(1):114-126. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.0901967