Qanta A. Ahmed

Qanta A. Ahmed (pronounced: /ˈkɑːntə əˈmɛd/) is a British-American pulmonologist and sleep disorder specialist. She is also known for her work as an author and commentator on Islam and Middle East politics.

Etymology

The name "Qanta" is of Urdu origin and means "a drop of water". "Ahmed" is a common Arabic name meaning "highly praised" or "one who constantly thanks God".

Career

Ahmed graduated from the University of Nottingham and completed her medical residency at the New York University Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Ahmed has worked in both the United Kingdom and the United States, and has also practiced medicine in Saudi Arabia.

As an author, Ahmed has written about her experiences as a Muslim woman in Saudi Arabia. Her book, In the Land of Invisible Women, details her personal and professional experiences in the country.

Related Terms

Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
Sleep Disorder: A change in the way that you sleep which can affect your overall health, safety and quality of life.
Islam: A monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his prophet.
Middle East: A transcontinental region in Afro-Eurasia which generally includes Western Asia, all of Egypt, and Turkey.