Ali S Ahmed

Ali S Ahmed, DPM, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky, practicing within UK Healthcare. He specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and contributes to multidisciplinary care at the Wound Care Clinic and the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center.

• Institution: University of Kentucky
• College: College of Medicine
• Department: Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
• Specialty: Podiatry and Reconstructive Surgery
• Clinical Affiliations: Kentucky Clinic, Comprehensive Vascular Clinic, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Dr. Ahmed's clinical and academic work centers on foot and ankle pathology, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, interdisciplinary care. His expertise spans reconstructive surgery, trauma, limb salvage, diabetic foot management, and sports-related injuries. He emphasizes comprehensive diagnosis, patient education, and shared decision-making, collaborating closely with specialists in vascular surgery and endocrinology to ensure holistic treatment.

His professional memberships include the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Podiatric Medical Association, and he actively engages in continuing medical education and professional speaking. Although no publications or research projects are listed, his clinical focus suggests strong applied research potential in surgical outcomes, diabetic wound healing, and biomechanical correction.

Dr. Ahmed has received consistently high patient satisfaction ratings, with a 4.8 out of 5 based on 14 reviews, highlighting his exceptional bedside manner, communication skills, and clinical competence.

He completed his DPM at Rosalind Franklin University’s Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, residency in podiatric surgery at Intermountain Medical Center (where he served as chief resident), and a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery with Kentucky Indiana Foot and Ankle Specialists in Louisville. Outside of medicine, he enjoys weightlifting, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family and cat, Ajwa.