Ahmed Nassr

Ahmed Nassr, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Fetal Intervention and Surgery, providing clinical care at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women. His work integrates advanced fetal diagnostics and surgical interventions for high-risk pregnancies.

• MD, Assiut University, Egypt (2003)
• MSc, Assiut University, Egypt (2009)
• PhD, Assiut University, Egypt (2014)
• Research Fellowship, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2015)
• Clinical Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine (2017)

Dr. Nassr’s research focuses on fetal urological conditions, particularly congenital lower urinary tract obstruction, and complex fetal anomalies such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome and nonimmune hydrops fetalis. His expertise includes fetal echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, and fetoscopic interventions. He is deeply involved in advancing diagnostic criteria and therapeutic outcomes through systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward evidence-based fetal medicine, with frequent use of systematic reviews and meta-analyses to evaluate interventions such as vesicoamniotic shunting, fetoscopic laser photocoagulation, and management protocols for labor and fetal anomalies. His work bridges clinical practice with rigorous academic research in maternal-fetal medicine.

Notable scientific contributions include:

• Principal investigator in fetal urology research
• Active contributor to ethical discussions in fetal therapy
• Extensive publication record in high-impact perinatal journals

Dr. Nassr has mentored and collaborated with numerous researchers and clinicians in perinatal medicine, fetal surgery, and neonatal care. While formal grant details are not listed, his role as principal investigator indicates active grant-funded research. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and continues to shape clinical guidelines through research.

He is affiliated with multidisciplinary teams at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, working closely with neonatologists, pediatric surgeons, and geneticists to optimize outcomes for high-risk pregnancies. His work is central to the Fetal Intervention and Surgery program, emphasizing innovation, safety, and ethical practice.