Iram Ahmad

Dr. Iram Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, with a courtesy appointment in Pediatrics. She practices at Stanford Medicine Children's Health and serves as the Well-Being Director for the Stanford School of Medicine since 2019.

Dr. Ahmad's educational background includes:

• Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School (2009)
• MME (Master in Medical Education): University of Iowa College of Medicine (2012)
• Residency: University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology (2016)
• Fellowship: University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology (2017)

Her clinical expertise focuses on Pediatric Otology and hearing loss, with specific interests in children with hearing loss, cochlear implantation, cholesteatoma, and general pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Ahmad is an NIH-sponsored T32 research resident who has made significant contributions to understanding hearing loss, brain microstructure changes, and surgical techniques in pediatric otolaryngology.

Dr. Ahmad's research spans multiple areas of pediatric otolaryngology, with a particular emphasis on hearing loss mechanisms and interventions. Her work on diffusion tensor imaging of the auditory pathway in children with hearing loss has provided new insights into neural changes associated with sensorineural hearing loss. She has also contributed to studies on cholesteatoma management, cochlear implant complications, and innovative diagnostic approaches like shortwave infrared otoscopy. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on improving outcomes for children with hearing disorders and advancing surgical techniques in pediatric otolaryngology.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology (2017)
• Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology (2021)
• NIH-sponsored T32 research resident
• Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2009 - Present)

Dr. Ahmad serves as the Well-Being Director for the Stanford School of Medicine, focusing on physician wellness. Her research has been supported by various grants, particularly in the areas of hearing loss, cholesteatoma management, and innovative diagnostic techniques. She collaborates extensively with colleagues across multiple departments, including radiology, neurology, and pediatrics.

Dr. Ahmad leads research initiatives focusing on pediatric hearing loss, brain microstructure changes, and surgical outcomes in pediatric otolaryngology. Her team includes multidisciplinary collaborators from radiology, neurology, and biomedical engineering, working together to advance understanding and treatment of pediatric ear disorders.