Adj. Professor
Ahmed Geneid
is an internationally recognized ENT consultant specializing in laryngology, voice and swallowing surgery, and phoniatrics.
He serves as Head of Department at Helsinki University Hospital and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters.
He is a founding member and Vice-President of the International Association of TransVoice Surgeons and has also led European and Finnish professional societies. A sought-after lecturer and mentor, he teaches advanced phonosurgical techniques and has supervised multiple doctoral theses. His achievements have been recognized with awards including Finland’s ENT Doctor of the Year, and he is also active in medical innovation, research-to-business projects, and angel investing.
Medical Work
Adjunct Professor Geneid is renowned for his work in laryngology and phonosurgery. His areas of expertise include a wide range of surgical treatments for vocal fold paralysis, vocal fold cancer, swallowing disorders, and various voice disorders with growing involvement in sleep medicine.
He is also particularly well known for gender-affirming voice procedures. He leads a multidisciplinary team at Helsinki University Hospital, dedicated to treating patients with voice and swallowing problems.
Research
Ahmed Geneid has over 100 publications covering various aspects of Ear, Nose, and Throat as well as Phoniatrics, with a strong focus on laryngology, including surgical techniques, voice acoustics, and swallowing disorders. His work also includes guidelines and consensus papers addressing controversies in laryngology and the management of patients with voice and swallowing disorders.
Beyond medicine
Since his high school years in Egypt, Ahmed Geneid has nurtured a strong and lasting interest in foreign diplomacy and economics. Although his parents wisely advised him to pursue medicine, a path that—considering the time and circumstances—proved deeply rewarding, his fascination with global affairs and economic development never disappeared. This duality of interests shaped his outlook early on. While studying medicine, he remained active beyond the classroom: leading his student association, engaging in international medical student collaborations, and developing a keen awareness of how medicine and broader societal structures intertwine.
Awards and Recognitions
- Honorary Member, Union of European Phoniatricians, 2023
- Finland’s ENT Doctor of the Year, awarded by the Finnish Association of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
- Best Presenter, Finnish Association of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Spring 2020
- Best Presenter, Finnish Association of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Autumn 2018
- Honorary Member, Romanian Society of Phoniatrics, 2018
- 1st Place, European Phoniatrics Voice Award, awarded by the Union of European Phoniatricians and Xion, 2016
- Journal of Voice Best Paper Award in Vocal Pedagogy, 2013