Research Interest

Professionally certified radiologist with more than 20 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of diagnostic imaging including X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT scan and MRI. Strong history of improving patient outcomes with accurate and detailed interpretations of radiology data. 

Research Publications

Role of imaging in staging of urological tumors

Others

Skills

• Expertise in interpreting results when using machinery like CT equipment, MRI scanners, ultrasound devices, and X-ray machines.
• Extensive experience in performing and interpreting basic Radiologic procedures.
• Exceptional ability to pinpoint the correct diagnosis when analyzing patient history, symptoms, and study results.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and other topics in healthcare.
• Ability to teach complex concepts in a basic manner.
• Ability to maintain composure even under extreme work pressure.
• Excellent communication skills when detailing information to patients or other staff members about medical test results. 

Work Experience
 

Assistant Professor                                                                          April 2012 – present

Radiology Department

DOW University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

• Conduct radiology procedures, such as mammography, MRI scans, ultrasounds, and CT studies, for patients when directed by referring physician’s orders.
• Discuss findings of radiology examinations with physicians, or patients and interpret results when needed.
• Help improve patient outcomes with high survival rates when discovering early disease signs in diagnostic imaging.
• Supervised new Radiologists.

Assistant Professor                                                                            June 2006 – March 2012 Radiology Department Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

• Conducted radiologic procedures needed for diagnosis and treatment, such as X-ray, MRI, CT scan, Mammography, Ultrasound, Angiograms, etc.
• Interpreted results of the aforementioned Radiologic procedures and referred them to the attending physicians.
• Reviewed each patient’s medical history before examination or radiologic study to determine potential complications.
• Delivered lectures to the students of FCPS – II.

Head of Radiology Department                                                       February 2002 – May 2006 Al-Dar Hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia

• Acted as director of the Radiology Department.
• Responsible for all ultrasound examinations, fluoroscopic procedures, reporting of plain films, contrast examinations and CT scans.
• Organized on-call rotations, annual duty rotations and leaves for all staff of Radiology Department.
• Also acted as facilitator between administration and radiology staff.

Senior Registrar                                                                                April 1999 – January 2002 Radiology Department Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Resident in Radiology                                                                       August 1998 – March 1999 Radiology Department Dr. Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Resident in Radiology                                                                       September 1993 – July 1998 Radiology Department Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Resident in General Surgery                                                                        June 1992 – August 1993 Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Medical Officer                                                                                  May 1989 – May 1992 Habib Medical Dispensary, Karachi, Pakistan

House Officer                                                                                     November 1988 – April 1989 General Medicine Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

House Officer                                                                                     May 1988 – October 1988 General Surgery Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Conferences Attended

• Neuroradiology & Musculoskeletal Radiology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (January 2015).
• Hepatobiliary MRI & Abdominopelvic Case Review, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (January 2015).
• HEC’s Indigenous on-campus Training Program, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (December 2015).
• Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (May 2015).
• MRI Fistula In ANO, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (May 2015).
• Imaging of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Aspects, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (April 2015).
• Obstetric Sonography, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (April 2015).
• GI Sonology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (March 2015).
• Knee MRI, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (March 2015).
• 11th National Radiological Conference, Radiological Society of Karachi Pakistan (27th-29th Oct 2000).
• 3rd Radiology Seminar, Radiological Society of Hyderabad Pakistan (3rd Sep 2000).
• Joint Congress Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (28th-30th March 2000).
• The Nicer Horizon in Chest and Abdominal Radiology Karachi Pakistan (25th-27th February 2000).
• 2nd Radiology Seminar, Radiological Society of Karachi Pakistan (30th May 1999).
• 1st Sindh Radiological Conference, Radiological Society of Hyderabad Pakistan (20th Sep 1996). 

Workshops Attended

• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan (November 2019).
• Supervisory Skills, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, (June 2019).
• Assessment of Competence, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, (April 2019).
• Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Medical Writing, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (April 2019).
• Educational Planning and Evaluation, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (February 2019). 
• Vascular Interventional Radiology, Dr. Ziauddin University Karachi (8th August 2010).
• Communication Skills, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (April 2005).
• Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Dissertation Writing, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (April 2005).
• Introduction to Computers and Internet, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (April 2002).