Qualifications:

• MS CPPT (Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Riphah International University) – Gold Medalist
• BSPT (Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Rawalpindi Medical College)
• DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences)

Professional Expertise:

• Renowned and experienced consultant in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
• Pioneer of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy in Punjab.

Education:

• Graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College.
• Completed MS in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy with distinction, awarded the Gold Medal.

Special Certifications:

• ICU Management of Coronavirus Patients – Harvard Medical School, UK.
• Tackling the Novel Coronavirus – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

COVID-19 Contributions:

• Worked as a rehab specialist during the pandemic.
• Served on the frontlines to manage respiratory crises in COVID-19 patients.

Career Journey:

1. Special Education School (STL):

   • Began his career in a special education school.

2. Care for Special Persons Foundation (CSPF):

   • Joined and contributed significantly to the foundation.

3. International NGOs:

   • Joined post-earthquake relief efforts.
   • Gained extensive experience managing orthopedic and spinal injuries.

4. Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and National Institute of Heart Diseases:

   • Served for over 5 years.

5. Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology:

   • Joined as Head of the Department.
   • Established the first-ever Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center.

6. Rawal Institute of Health Sciences & Bahria International Hospital, Islamabad:

   • Contributed significantly in various roles.

7. Riphah International University:

   • Served as Assistant Professor.

Current Position:

• Head of Department, Physiotherapy and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC):
  • Serving for over 7 years.
  • Developed all phases of cardiac rehabilitation.
  • RIC is the first state-of-the-art cardiac hospital in Pakistan.

International Recognition:

• Conducted several national and international workshops on Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy.
• Published numerous scientific articles in national and international journals.

Professional Memberships:

• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• American College of Sports Medicine

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supervising Cardiac Rehabilitation Services at:
  • Mediky Cardiac Center, Islamabad
  • Mega Heart Center, Rawalpindi

Team Leadership:

• Leads expert teams at multiple renowned cardiac centers in the region.