Dr. Hira Ahmad, Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Colorectal Surgeon

Dr. Hira Ahmad is a board-certified pediatric general and thoracic surgeon at CHOC in Orange County, California. As an expert in pediatric surgery, Dr. Ahmad cares for babies, children, and teens with a wide variety of complex surgical conditions. She specializes in treating congenital colorectal anomalies, including anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, neonatal congenital anomalies, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Dr. Ahmad is actively involved in building and expanding CHOC’s congenital colorectal, IBD, and robotics programs under the mentorship of Dr. Don Shaul. Her efforts focus on improving access to advanced surgical care and fostering a multidisciplinary approach to complex conditions.

Her research interests include the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease, feeding difficulties, and innovations in robotic surgery. Her research and collaborations have led to impactful presentations and publications that contribute to advancing pediatric surgical care.

“My philosophy of care is to provide individualized attention to each patient, treating every child with the same care and compassion that I would want for my own.”

Location

CHOC Specialists, Pediatric Surgery
505 S. Main Street, Suite 225
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 714-364-4050
fax: 714-364-4051

Education

• Medical School
  Creighton University, Omaha, NE
• Residency
  Cleveland Clinic Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Fellowship
  Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Colorectal Surgery), Columbus, OH
  Seattle Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Surgery), Seattle, WA