Dr. Omar Rizwan Ahmad, MD

Dr. Omar Ahmad specializes in ophthalmology, bringing 21 years of experience to the care of patients with complex eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical institutions. Dr. Ahmad is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population throughout southern Illinois and Missouri.

Dr. Ahmad practices at Ferrell Hospital and maintains locations across the region, including Marion, Harrisburg, Cape Girardeau, Pinckneyville, Mount Vernon, Effingham, and Carbondale. His expertise focuses on treating serious retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures including optical coherence tomography and specialized retinal imaging to detect and monitor eye problems early. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ahmad highly, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.