Kaashif Aqeeb Ahmad MD, MSc, FAAP

Dr. Kaashif Ahmad is a neonatologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, the Director of Research for Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio, and the Research Director of Neonatal Clinical Trials for MEDNAX National Medical Group. A native Saint Louisan, Dr. Ahmad received his medical degree from The Aga Khan University in Karachi Pakistan. He completed a pediatric residency and chief residency at Saint Louis University and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital followed by a neonatology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. During his neonatology fellowship, Dr. Ahmad was a fellow in the Pediatric Scientist Development Program, working in the lab of neurogeneticist Huda Zoghbi.

In San Antonio, Dr. Ahmad developed and leads a neonatal clinical research program including neonatal intensive care units across three hospital systems. The program engages attending physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners throughout the city, as well as neonatology fellows and pediatric residents. The program is actively engaged in a range of industry, NIH, and self-sponsored research. Dr. Ahmad has a specific interest in neurodevelopment and neuroprotection and leads the practice Neurology Clinical Workgroup which develops and standardizes neonatal neurological practices utilized across 10 NICUs in the San Antonio area.