MBBS MSc FRACGP EDPM FFPMANZCA FIPP
Dr. Sami Ahmad is a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician with extensive experience from prestigious institutions. He began his career in the United Kingdom, gaining invaluable experience at renowned hospitals, including Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital in London. In 2008, Dr. Ahmad moved to Australia, where he initially established himself as a General Practitioner.
Dr. Ahmad completed his Fellowships in Pain Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. He holds Fellowships from the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (Faculty of Pain Medicine, FFPMANZCA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
In 2019, Dr. Ahmad was awarded the Ulf Lindblom Prize for achieving the highest mark in the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) examination, conducted by the European Pain Federation (EFIC).
Dr. Ahmad's commitment to professional development has recently led him to achieve the status of Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) from the World Institute of Pain (WIP).
Dr. Ahmad is proficient in both interventional and non-interventional pain management techniques, specializing in the treatment of lower back, neck, and joint pain. He has a particular interest in musculoskeletal pain management and biological therapies for chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. Utilizing Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Dr. Ahmad ensures precise diagnosis and targeted guidance for Orthobiologics injections.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ahmad holds the title of Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, where he is actively involved in teaching.
Dr. Ahmad consults privately at Southside Specialist Medical & Geriatric Centre, as well as other suites conveniently located in Brisbane, Spring Hill and Sunnybank. He is affiliated with Brisbane Private Hospital, St. Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and Sunnybank Private Hospital.
Fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi, Dr. Ahmad is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
