Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Wassia Khaja Ahmed is a highly-skilled, board-certified ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon whose comprehensive training and clinical expertise span general eye care, cataract surgery, and advanced oculoplastic and lacrimal/orbital surgery. She combines a deep commitment to patient-centered care with a refined surgical precision that delivers both functional and aesthetic outcomes.
After graduating magna cum laude in Biology from the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ahmed earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida, where she served as Chief Resident.Building on her leadership and clinical acumen, she pursued a fellowship in oculoplastics and lacrimal/orbital diseases, mentored by Dr. David Kostick at Florida Eye Specialists in Jacksonville.
Throughout her practice, Dr. Ahmed has developed extensive surgical experience—performing thousands of procedures that address everything from routine cataract removal to complex reconstructive eyelid and orbital cases. Outside the operating room, Dr. Ahmed is committed to staying on the leading edge of her field—regularly updating her skills and incorporating state-of-the-art technologies into her practice. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Chicago Oculoplastic Society.
