Amina Ahmed

Dr. Amina Ahmed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecological Oncology at Rush Medical College, Rush University Medical Center. She provides specialized cancer care at the RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center in Chicago and the Rush Gynecologic Oncology clinic in Buffalo Grove.

Dr. Ahmed's clinical expertise spans multiple gynecologic cancer specialties including cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, vulvar cancer, gestational trophoblastic disease, and robotic surgery. Her patient care approach emphasizes thorough explanation of treatment options and compassionate care, as evidenced by consistently outstanding patient reviews.

Her research focuses on improving outcomes for women with gynecologic cancers, particularly elderly patients. Recent publications examine geriatric assessment tools for surgical planning, molecular biomarkers in ovarian cancer, and optimizing treatment approaches for various gynecologic malignancies. Her work often involves multi-institutional collaborations through groups like the NRG Oncology network.

Dr. Ahmed completed her medical education at Rush University Medical College, followed by residency and fellowship training in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to gynecologic oncology literature, with recent work addressing critical issues in cancer care for elderly women, treatment optimization, and molecular aspects of gynecologic cancers. Her research has appeared in prominent oncology journals including Gynecologic Oncology and Cancer Letters.