Dr. Mostafa Ahmed: Expert ENT Surgeon & Military-Trained Specialist

Meet Dr. Mostafa Ahmed

Dr. Mostafa Ahmed, MD, FACS, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon known for delivering advanced, compassionate care to patients with complex ENT conditions. With a distinguished career spanning clinical leadership, academic research, and military service, Dr. Ahmed brings unmatched expertise and a patient-first philosophy to every case he treats in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and the greater Washington DC area.

Dr. Ahmed’s professional journey includes service as Department Chief of Otolaryngology at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and as an attending head and neck surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he treated some of the most challenging ENT conditions. His military service has taken him across the globe, including surgical support at the Diplomatic Support Center at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and during overseas operations in Iraq. His outstanding service has earned him numerous military honors, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service.

With a passion for innovation and medical advancement, Dr. Ahmed has contributed to groundbreaking research in facial nerve regeneration and the effects of radiation on head and neck tissues. He has been a key contributor to NIH- and DOD-funded studies and serves as a visiting scholar at renowned institutions such as the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of Texas at Austin. His insights and innovations directly benefit his patients, particularly those whose conditions have proven difficult to treat using conventional methods.

Dr. Ahmed’s approach is rooted in personalized care, minimally invasive solutions, and a commitment to helping patients regain control of their health and quality of life. His practice reflects the same values he demonstrated throughout his military career: integrity, precision, and service to others.

Education

  • Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center
  • Medical Degree: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Undergraduate: Biology with Neuroscience Emphasis, Washington University in St. Louis

Certification & Licensure

  • Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Licensed to practice medicine in Maryland

Academic Appointments 

  • Visiting Scholar, Biomedical Engineering, University of Washington School of Medicine

Memberships 

  • Montgomery County Medical Society
  • Association for Research in Otolaryngology
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Honors & Awards

  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 2023
  • Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service, 2022
  • Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, 2021
  • Army Achievement Medal – C Device, 2020

Compassionate ENT Care for the Washington DC Metro Area

Whether you are seeking expert diagnosis after years of unresolved symptoms or exploring advanced surgical options when standard treatments have failed, Dr. Mostafa Ahmed offers the specialized insight and advanced solutions you deserve. Patients in Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and across the Washington DC metro region trust Dr. Ahmed for his experience, innovation, and patient-first approach.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ahmed to learn more about personalized ENT care tailored to your specific needs. Call our office or book online today.

Gaithersburg Office
818 W. Diamond Ave, Ste. 120
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Phone: (301) 963-6334
Fax: (301) 869-7204

Silver Spring Office
10801 Lockwood Drive, #360
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: (301) 593-5200
Fax: (301) 593-7835

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