Maggi Ahmed, MD, PhD

Dr. Ahmed completed her dermatology residency at UMass Chan Medical School, where she served as Chief Resident. She remained at UMass Chan to complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, with advanced training in cutaneous oncology and complex reconstruction. She is currently completing an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship with Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ and Hackensack University Medical Center.

Dr. Ahmed earned her PhD in Clinical and Translational Science from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Her research focuses on advancing surgical treatments for vitiligo through cellular grafting surgery, laser-based technologies, and immunomodulation. Her work bridges immune-mediated skin disease and procedural innovation, with an emphasis on developing and optimizing surgical therapies for pigmentary skin disorders.

In clinical practice, Dr. Ahmed specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and skin cancer treatment, laser and energy-based procedures, cosmetic and procedural dermatologic surgery, and advanced treatment of pigmentary disorders. Her expertise in vitiligo includes surgical approaches such as melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation. She is committed to advancing evidence-based procedural dermatology, developing innovative treatments for pigmentary disorders, and expanding access to high-quality dermatologic care.

Dr. Ahmed has received national honors including the Everett C. Fox Memorial Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, the Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Dermatology Resident of Distinction Award from Maui Derm. Her research has received competitive grant support from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Skin of Color Society, and American Skin Association. She has published in leading journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Science Translational Medicine, and the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, and has been invited to present at national and international dermatology conferences.

Dr. Ahmed is passionate about combining her love for science, teaching, and patient care to provide personalized, evidence-based dermatologic and surgical care.