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Dr. Junaid Ahmed

Chief Operating Officer (Aster Hospitals, UAE), Aster DM healthcare
Seasoned healthcare executive and board certified clinician with over 15 years of experience in Healthcare leadership. Carries a rich blend of clinical and managerial expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer Aster Hospitals UAE, driving operational excellence and profitability across multiple high-performing healthcare units. Recognized for turning around under performing assets, achieving international hospital rankings, and delivering patient-centered smart healthcare solutions. As an expert in healthcare economics and value based care, driven various initiatives in cost effectiveness, lean operating models, and reimbursement models. Guided the company in transitioning from volume-based to value-driven care models. As a part of the M&A committee, involved in asset valuation, strategic planning, financial modeling and transactions. As an entrepreneur for 5 years, designed and implemented innovative healthcare delivery models to bridge access gaps in under served regions. Co-founded ‘Harrison Miller Healthcare Ltd.’ to provided specialist led Emergency and critical care services across rural India and other resource limited regions, thereby reducing mortality and morbidity associated with critical illnesses by at least 30%. Worked with the Indian government to execute a PPP model of healthcare delivery in Lakshadweep Islands, India. Founded a health-tech venture to provide Tele-ICU services, Centralized monitoring systems and curated care protocols. Experienced in greenfield and brownfield healthcare project and commissioning. A passionate advocate for CSR, sustainability, and ESG awareness.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

1 Healthcare Vertical Day 2025

Fireside Chat

How Doctors and AI are Learning to Co-Exist A candid conversation with tech leaders on trust, ethics, and the evolving role of human judgment in AI-augmented healthcare.
Moderator:
Dr. Abrar Abdulnabi - Director of Artificial Intelligence, Saal.ai
Speaker:
Dr. Junaid Ahmed - Chief Operating Officer , Aster Hospital
Abhinav Kumar - AVP - Information Security, NMC Healthcare