Meet Our Doctor
Imtiaz Ahmed, MD.
Imtiaz Ahmed, MD.
Board certified in Asthma, Allergy, Immunology and Pediatrics
Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and pediatrician with over 30 years of experience caring for patients in Central Florida and beyond. Trained in India and the United States, he completed pediatric residency and chief residency in Brooklyn, followed by an Allergy & Immunology fellowship at LSU, and has practiced at Asthma, Allergy & Immunology, P.A. in Kissimmee since 1993 while holding hospital appointments at multiple area medical centers. He is actively involved in teaching as faculty at UCF College of Medicine and LECOM and has participated in major clinical trials, published research in leading journals, and contributed a book chapter on insect sting allergy. A recipient of numerous honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in Allergy & Immunology and Outstanding Resident of the Year, Dr. Ahmed is also a member of several national and state professional societies. His research interests include primary immunodeficiency, food and milk allergy in infants, asthma care in urban populations, insect allergy, and atopic dermatitis, underscoring his commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care.
Professional Information
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
- Certification and Licensure: – Aug 2018: Recertified with ABAI – Dec 2005: Recertified – American Board of Asthma Allergy and Immunology – Oct. 09, 1995: American Board of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology #3743 – Oct. 28, 1992: American Board of Pediatrics #219128 – Jan. 1991: Florida State Medical License #ME 0058868 – Jun. 1991: Louisiana State Medical License #08669R – Jan. 1985: Government Medical College, University of Mysore, India – 1988: ECFMG (Educational Comm for Foreign Medical Graduates)
- Education: – July 1991 – June 1993: Allergy & Immunology Fellowship, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans, LA – July 1990 – June 1991: Chief Resident in Pediatrics, The Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY – July 1988 – June 1990: Resident in Pediatrics, The Methodist Hospital, SUNY, Brooklyn, NY – Sept. 1979 – June 1985: M.D., Government Medical College, University of Mysore, India – July 1976 – April 1979: BSc, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India
- Professional Experience: – July 2017–Present: Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UCF School of Medicine, Orlando, FL – Oct. 2012–Present: Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, LECOM, Bradenton, FL – Jan. 2011–Present: Volunteer Faculty, UCF College of Medicine, Orlando, FL – Nov. 2003–2005: President, American Association of Allergist & Immunologist from India – July 1993–Present: Private Practice, Asthma, Allergy, & Immunology, P.A., Kissimmee, FL – July 1991–1993: Pediatrics ER Staff, Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA – July 1991–1993: Supervisor of Pediatric Residents, Charity & Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, LA
EXPERIENCE AND PUBLICATIONS
- Staff Consultant in Allergy & Immunology: – 2009–Present: Tazkiya Shepherd’s Hope Clinic, Ocoee, FL – 1993–1995: Humana Hospital, Kissimmee, FL – 1993–Present: Florida Hospital, Kissimmee, FL – 1993–2010: Sand Lake Hospital (ORMC), Orlando, FL – 1995–2005: Celebration Hospital, Orlando, FL – 1995–2005: St. Cloud Regional Medical Centers, St. Cloud, FL – 1995–Present: Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, FL
- Drug Clinical Study: – 1997–2002: Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial (SMART) – 2000: Allegra Target II Study – 2001–2003: Xopenex Patient Registry Study
- Publications: – Ahmed, I., et al. *Care of Asthma: Allergy Clinic vs. Emergency Room*, Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, Vol. 78, No. 4, Apr. 1997 – Ahmed, I., et al. *Successful Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in an Immunodeficient Patient with Short Limb Dwarfism*, Annals of Allergy 70:52, 1993 – Ahmed, I., et al. *Severe Abnormal Behavior as Presenting Symptoms of X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome*, J. of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 91:144, 1993 – Ahmed, I., et al. *Atopic Dermatitis in an Exclusively Breast Fed Infant* – Ahmed, I., & R.U. Sorensen. *Insect Sting Allergy*, Chapter in *Principles & Practices of Tropical Allergy & Asthma*
- Presentations: – Louisiana Allergy Society 19th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, June 28, 1992: “Short Limb Dwarfism, Immunodeficiency and Cryptosporidiosis” – 50th Annual Meeting of American College of Allergy and Immunology, Chicago, Nov. 16, 1992: “Successful Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in an Immunodeficient Patient with Short Limb Dwarfism” – ACAAI VIII International Food Symposium, Denver, July 1993: “Atopic Dermatitis in an Exclusively Breastfed Infant”
HONORS & RESEARCH
- Honors and Awards: – 2005: Lifetime Achievement Award AAAII – 2000: Member at Large, Medical Executive Committee, Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, FL – 1991: Certificate of Merit, Outstanding Resident, Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY – 1990–1991: Awarded Outstanding Resident of the Year – 1984: First Class in Internal Medicine – 1980–1984: Awarded ALAMEN Foundation Scholarship – 1983: Distinction in Pharmacology – 1981: First Class in Physiology – 1979: First Class in Bachelor of Science Degree – 1974: Distinction in English
- Professional Membership: – American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology – American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology – Joint Council of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology – Florida Medical Association – Florida Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Society – Osceola County Medical Society
- Research Interest: – Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases – Milk Allergy in Infants at Risk – Asthma Care in Urban Population – Care of Asthma: Allergy Clinic vs. Emergency Room – Insect Allergy and Atopic Dermatitis
