FAQ: Dr. Ahmed Ali Named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Summary
Dr. Ahmed N. Ali, a radiation oncologist in Atlanta, has been recognized as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for his expertise in treating prostate, breast, lung, colorectal, and head and neck cancers with advanced therapies.
What is the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition?
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition is an honor given to about 7 percent of the nation’s licensed physicians each year, nominated by their peers and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team for their specialties in their regions.
Why was Dr. Ahmed Ali named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor?
Dr. Ahmed Ali was named a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for his special expertise in using brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer and other cancers, as well as his leadership roles in radiation oncology and cancer treatment programs.
Where does Dr. Ahmed Ali practice?
Dr. Ahmed Ali practices primarily at the Midtown location of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Atlanta and is also affiliated with Northside Hospital locations in Atlanta, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Gwinnett.
What are some of the advanced therapies Dr. Ali uses?
Dr. Ali uses advanced therapies such as prostate brachytherapy (HDR and LDR), prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), Barrigel® rectal-spacer placement, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), deep-inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) technique for breast cancers, and accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI).
How are Castle Connolly Top Doctors selected?
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected based on nominee criteria including their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, and doctors cannot pay to be selected.
What is Dr. Ali’s role at Northside Radiation Oncology Consultants?
Dr. Ali serves as the vice chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Northside Radiation Oncology Consultants and is the physician director of the hospital’s High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Prostate Brachytherapy Program.
What is the significance of being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor?
Being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor signifies peer recognition of a physician’s expertise and commitment to excellence in their specialty, highlighting their standing among the top in their field.
Can doctors pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor?
No, doctors cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor; selection is based solely on merit and peer nominations.
What is Dr. Ali’s educational background?
Dr. Ali graduated cum laude from Emory University, earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and a fellowship in prostate brachytherapy at the Seattle Prostate Institute.
What is the Georgia Prostate Cancer Roundtable (GPCRT), and what is Dr. Ali’s role in it?
The Georgia Prostate Cancer Roundtable (GPCRT) is an organization focused on prostate cancer, and Dr. Ali serves as the Education Lead of the GPCRT.
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