Dr. Ahmed was born in Chicago and grew up in central Illinois. After attending the University of Illinois on a full scholarship, he attended the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following this, he completed an internship at The University of Texas in Houston and ophthalmology residency at the Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified from the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.