Outpatient Titans

By:   Shakeel Ahmed MD
Imprint:   Center for Gastrointestinal Health
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   390g
ISBN:   9798318830075
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   20 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Professor of Medicine, is an internationally renowned expert and pioneering figure in the field of healthcare entrepreneurship and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). A gastroenterologist turned healthcare mogul, over the last two decades he has transformed his vision into the Midwest's leading network of ambulatory surgery centers. His dual expertise in medical administration and surgical execution-gained from years of frontline experience-has been pivotal in mastering the complexities of the healthcare sector. Dr. Ahmed's notable contributions extend beyond the ASC sphere; he has played a key role in developing a comprehensive healthcare network that includes a range of medical facilities, diagnostic centers, and surgical establishments across several countries. He has authored fifteen acclaimed books on outpatient surgery and healthcare entrepreneurship, many translated into multiple languages worldwide, and has published hundreds of articles in prestigious national and international journals. He is also the publisher and editor-in-chief of the magazine Surgery Business. He frequently lectures to global audiences on the business and evolution of ASCs and serves as a consultant to multiple governments on healthcare development. Dr. Ahmed advises policymakers across four continents on the establishment of outpatient surgery centers. He has been featured on the covers of several leading medical magazines and publications and has received numerous awards for his achievements in healthcare entrepreneurship. He has also been recognized and awarded as the top ASC CEO in the United States by leading outpatient surgery organizations for his expertise.