Dr. Ahmed Tamim
Dr. Ahmed Tamim is a dual degree and a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as well as a full-body cosmetic surgeon. He is also an active member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Dr. Tamim has uniquely exceled in combining his special interests in facial and jaw reconstruction, dentoalveolar surgeries, as well face and body cosmetics, to provide a full comprehensive experience for his patients.
Dr. Tamim was born in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Tamim attended New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and received his doctor of dental surgery degree (DDS). He graduated in the top 10% of his class and was elected a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Omega Chapter, based on his character and academic and clinical excellence amongst his classmates. After receiving his doctor of dental surgery degree, Dr. Tamim earned his medical degree (MD) from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He also completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Shreveport LA, which is considered one of the most prestigious and competitive residency programs in the country. While there, he exceled in facial reconstructive and trauma surgeries, orthognathic surgeries, implant, and oral surgeries. He also had extensive training in General Surgery, as well as Anesthesiology. Throughout those years of training, Dr. Tamim developed special interest in facial reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, which led him to complete an intense fellowship at Tulsa Surgical Arts in Tulsa Oklahoma. Dr. Tamim was able to train and perform facial and full-body cosmetic surgeries alongside the former president of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Specialties and Expertise
Dr. Tamim is best known for his medical philosophy. He believes a good physician treats the disease and a great physician treats the patient who has the disease. Dr. Tamim is focused on patient safety while exceeding patient expectations. His goal is to provide his patients with a complete experience and quality care and to be their bridge to their beauty and well-being, hence the name of the practice “Bridge Surgical Arts.”
His areas of interest include wisdom teeth extractions, implantology, TMJ, orthognathic surgery, jaw and facial reconstruction, mommy makeovers, Brazilian butt lifts, facelifts, brow lift, rhinoplasties, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, and enhancement surgeries.
Dr. Tamim also offers a medical spa, with his team of aestheticians and nurses, to provide his patients with a natural and more youthful appearance through various procedures including fillers and Botox injections.
Writing and Research
Dr. Tamim is always researching articles on new innovative surgical techniques to apply in his practice. He co-authored a chapter titled “Cleft Lip and Palate Patient Rhinoplasty” in the book The Contemporary Rhinoplasty- What’s New?
Dr. Tamim also published an article in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery titled “Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction with
simultaneous Deep Plane Rhytidectomy: A Case Report.”
And recently Dr. Tamim has co-authored a chapter titled “Rhinoplasty in Cleft lip and Palate Patients” in the book Rhinoplasty.
Personal
When Dr. Tamim is not in the operating room, he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two daughters, where he gets to explore different cultures and foods. He traveled to more than thirty countries. He is also a competitive bridge player with an elite status. When not indoors, Dr. Tamim enjoys playing soccer and is a huge Chelsea Football club fan.