Term 2019-2020

Executive Members new

Member Since: 2017

Dr. Zareen Kiran

MBBS, FCPS (Med), MRCP (UK), FCPS (Endo) Dow University of Health Sciences and Aga Khan University Hospital

Dr. Zareen Kiran completed her Fellowship in Diabetes and Endocrinology from The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) and is now working as Assistant Professor Endocrinology at the Dow University of Health Sciences. She is providing inpatient and outpatient endocrine services, teaching postgraduate MSc. Diabetes and Endocrine students in the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), and the undergraduate University students. She is also working as a non-full time faculty in AKUH. Currently, she is working on Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy Research Project. She has a special interest in Female Endocrinology and Endocrine disorders of Pregnancy.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: Foundation

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zaman Shaikh

MBBS, FCPS, MRCP (UK). FRCP, M.Sc (Diabetes & Endocrinology) (Glasgow University) Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences, Karachi.

Till his retirement, he served at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi as a professor of medicine and the head of department. He established the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology, and served there as director. He also started an MSc program for doctors in Diabetes and Endocrinology, a two-year diploma, recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. At present, he is working as Professor of Medicine and Head of Department, as well as Director of Sir Syed Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology, at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences, Karachi. He has experience teaching and working at the University of Glasgow, the Royal Infirmary Glasgow, DMC, Dow University, JPMC Karachi, Chandka Medical College Larkana, Peoples Medical College Nawabshah. and he is a senior examiner for the FCPS (Medicine and Endocrine) at College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan and of MD examination at various universities. He is President of Heath Times Academy. He is a member of the Diabetes UK, Caledonian Society of Endocrinology, Scotland, and International Society for Impotence Research, Denmark, AACE, among others.

Vice President (Sindh Chapter) Session : 2014-16

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2004

Dr. Zakir Alavi

MBBS, MRCP, FRCP Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Senior Manager Medical service Pakistan Petroleum Limited Ex Consultant Endocrinologist, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2015

Dr. Urooj Lal Rehman

MBBS, MCPS (MED), FCPS (MED), FCPS (ENDOCRINOLOGY) JINNAH POST GRADUATE MEDICAL CENTRE, Karachi

I am Currently Working as Asst.Prof of Endocrinology at Jinnah Postgraduate medical center Karachi. I have done FCPS Endocrinology in 2017. We are running an Endocrine and Diabetic clinic at Jinnah post graduate medical centre.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2003

Prof. Dr. Tasnim Ahsan

MBBS(Dow), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Glasg), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon Medicell Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism and Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center

Tasnim Ahsan is an Endocrinologist and Internist. Graduate of Dow Medical College (1978), Completed postgraduate training in UK and obtained MRCP(UK) in 1983; subsequently awarded fellowship of all 3 Royal Colleges of UK. Served in Dow Medical College for 5 years as Assistant Professor and then served in the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for 24 years. Retired from JPMC in 2015, as Executive Director, Professor and Head of Department of Medicine. Conferred the title of Emeritus Professor in 2018. Established two new sub-specialties in the Department of Medicine at JPMC i.e., Endocrinology and Rheumatology. Both departments are accredited by CPSP for postgraduate training in these disciplines. Founder member of Pakistan Endocrine Society and Medicine & Endocrine Foundation. This NGO rebuild Medical Unit II in 2001 and continues to support all spheres of its activity. Establish another Institute of Diabetes Endocrinology & Metabolism (MIDEM) in the private sector, in 2017. It is purposed to deliver multi-disciplinary, standard of care therapy to patients, train professionals undertake research and engage in preventive medicine ventures. Published numerous articles in national and international journals. Serves on Editorial Advisory Boards of journals and reviews scientific papers and research proposals. Served on the Diabetes Advisory Boards of various pharmaceutical companies and as Dean of the Faculty of Endocrinology at CPSP. Has mentored over 100 Internists and 7 Endocrinologists so far.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: Foundation

Dr. Syed Khurram Shahid

MBBS, Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology National Medical Centre DHA Karachi

MBBS, Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology National Medical Centre DHA Karachi

Past President Pakistan Endocrine Society

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2013

Dr. Saira Furqan

FCPS Endocrinology, FCPS Medicine Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Working as Consultant Endocrinologist at Aga Khan University Hospital since 2013

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2006

Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mahar

MBBS, FCPS, FACP, FACE, FRCP(London) National Institute Of Cardiovascular Diseases Karachi

Vast Experience in Endocrinology with special interest in Diabetes, Thyroid, Obesity and Pituitary disorders. Actively involved in National and International Research project. Delivered talks nationally and Internationally on various Endocrine Disorders. Examiner in Endocrinology at College of Physicians and surgeons Pakistan.

Finance Secretary Vice President President 2015 – 16

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2001

Dr. Muhammad Qamar Masood

MBBS; FACP; FACE; DABIM; Diplomate American Board in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Aga Khan University

Associate professor – Endocrinology The Aga Khan University, January 2016 to till date Assistant Professor – Endocrinology The Aga Khan University, April 2008 to December 2015 Consultant Endocrinologist & Internist at Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, KSA, July 2003 to Jan 2008 Assistant Professor of Medicine Baqai Medical University & Consultant Endocrinologist at Baqai Institute of Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 1999 to June 2003 Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, July 1997 to July 1999 Etzwiler Fellowship in Diabetes, International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, MN, April 16-30, 1999 Residency in Internal Medicine, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Rush University, Chicago, IL, July 1994 to June 1997

Elected General Secretary Pakistan Endocrine Society(2015-16), Elected General Secretary Pakistan Endocrine Society(2011-12), Joint Secretary Pakistan Endocrine Society (2003-2004)

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2013

Dr. Nanik Ram Khatwani

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Endocrinology), MRCP (London), FACE The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Pakistan

Assistant Professor & Consultant Endocrinologist The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: Foundation

Prof. Dr. Najmul Islam

MBBS,MRCP,FRCP Aga Khan University Hospital

Professor of Endocrinology. Ex Dean/Convenor of Endocrinology College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. Founding member and ex president of Pakistan Endocrine Society

Finance Secretary. President Pakistan Endocrine Society.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: Foundation

Dr. Mohammad Naeem ul Haque

MBBS, DABIM, FRCP(Canada) Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

First Endocrinologist of Pakistan Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

First President of PES.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2014

Dr. Musarrat Riaz

FCPS (Med), FCPS ( Endo) Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology

Assistant professor of Medicine at Baqai Medical University & consultant Endocrinologist at BIDE. More than 30 research papers in international and national peer-reviewed medical journals. Two book chapters regarding primary prevention of diabetes and diabetic foot. Contributed to IDF_ DAR Ramadan guidelines from Pakistan. Leading Maternal and child health stream at BIDE. Main interest areas are Gestational diabetes, polycystic ovaries and primary prevention of diabetes including childhood obesity.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: Foundation

Prof. Dr. Jamal Raza

MCPS, DCH, FCPS, FRCP National Institute of Child Health

Pediatric Endocrinologist / Director National Institute of Child Health, Karachi

Founding Executive Member

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2015

Dr. Rukhshanda Jabeen

MBBS,FCPS(Medicine) Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi

Currently working as Assistant Professor of Medicine at JPMC and running Endocrine clinic since 2000 at Medical unit II .Also have completed Endocrinology training for FCPS in 2012

Past President 2013-2014 Past VP KPK 2004-2012

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2016

Dr. Fatima Zahra

MBBS, FCPS Medicine, Endocrine fellowship training. Liaquat college of Medicine and dentistry.Darulsehat hospital Karachi

2 years endocrinology training from JPMC. Conducting diabetes and Endocrine clinics. Assistant Professor of Medicine.

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2009

Dr, Azra Rizwan

MBBS, FCPS Medicine, Msc Clinical Resrach, Fellowship Certification Diabetes Endocrinology Aga Khan University Hospital

Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology since 2009

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2012

Dr Ali Asghar

MBBS, MRCP(UK), FACE(USA) Liaquat National Hospital / Medicare Hospital (Karachi)

Dr. Ali Asghar graduated from Sindh Medical College in 2004. He completed his training in Internal Medicine from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, in 2011. In the same year, he also became a member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. He later completed his clinical fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, in 2013. He received a fellowship from the American College of Endocrinology in 2017. He has a number of research publications to his credit. He is also an eloquent speaker and has been invited to speak in many scientific conferences.

Joint Secretary (2017-2018) Joint Secretary (2015-2016)

Based in: Karachi

Member Since: 2005

Dr. Aisha Sheikh

MBBS, FCPS (Pak) Fellowship Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism (AKUH) PG Dip Endocrinology (Glamorgan, UK) PG Dip Diab (Cardiff, UK) Lecture, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi – Pakistan; Faculty member at MIDEM, Karachi; Tutor, University of South Wales, UK

Working as consultant Endocrinologist, special interest in antenatal Diabetes & Endocrinology. Actively involved in research and teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates. Remained Endocrinology Fellowship program director at The Aga Khan University Hospital from 2015 to 2017. Took an active part in the development of GDM-SAFES recommendation and action plan.

Joint Secretary 2006-2008, Finance Secretary 2015-16, Vice President Sindh 2017 till date

Based in: Karachi

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