Education & training
Subspecialty fellowship in paediatric cardiology.
Advanced training in diagnostic and interventional catheterisation for congenital heart disease.
Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in Paediatrics.
Specialist clinical training in paediatrics and neonatology in Ireland.
Foundation medical degree; graduated 2008.
Additional certification: Certificate in Medical Teaching (University of Health Sciences, Pakistan); Supervisor Workshops (CPSP)
Clinical experience
Feb 2026 – Present · Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
Consultant pediatric and interventional cardiologist providing outpatient clinics, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and emergency cardiac care for children.
Nov 2023 – Jan 2026 · Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC), Pakistan
Performed 15+ interventional procedures monthly (PDA closures, balloon valvuloplasties) for congenital heart defects. Led advanced imaging diagnostics (TTE, TEE, pre-operative echocardiography) and cardiac catheterisation, and supervised multidisciplinary teams in acute cardiac emergencies including pericardiocentesis and pacemaker placement.
Jan 2020 – Dec 2022 · NICVD, Karachi
Continued advanced pediatric cardiology practice, imaging and interventional work following fellowship completion.
Dec 2017 – Dec 2019 · King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore
Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees alongside clinical practice in pediatrics.
Jul 2015 – Jul 2017 · Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Specialist pediatric training in Ireland, including general pediatrics and neonatology.
Jul 2009 – Jun 2015 · Children’s Hospital, Lahore
Six years of supervised pediatric and neonatal care, including cardiac referrals and acute admissions.
Procedural expertise
- Interventional cardiology: PDA and ASD closures, balloon septostomy, aortic and pulmonary valvuloplasty.
- Advanced imaging: transthoracic (TTE) and transoesophageal (TEE) echocardiography, pre- and post-operative echocardiography.
- Emergency interventions: pericardiocentesis and temporary pacemaker placement.
Memberships, examinations & certifications
- College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) — Fellow, FCPS (Paediatrics)
- MRCPI Part II — Medicine of Childhood (written examination)
- MRCPCH 1a — written examination
- BLS — American Heart Association course, Irish Heart Foundation
- PALS Provider Course — Code Blue Training Centre, Dublin, Ireland
- NRP — Neonatal Resuscitation Programme, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Certificate in Medical Teaching — University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Specialised training & workshops
- Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PVI) — training with Dr. Worakan (Thailand) and Dr. Shakeel Qureshi (UK)
- Neonatal PDA Closure using the Piccolo device — training with Dr. Tin
- Electrophysiology & Cardiac CT Angiography rotations
- Pediatric & Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation workshop — Children’s Hospital, Lahore
- Pediatric Emergency Care & Poisoning Management workshop
- Emergency Medicine Training Simulation — Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
- Neonatal Life Support — Children’s Hospital, Lahore
- Paediatric Nutrition Therapy certification — Abbott, Lahore
- Research Methodology, Assessment of Competence & Educational Planning workshops — CPSP
Research & publications
Author of 5 peer-reviewed publications — including work on pediatric pneumonia, diarrhea, UTI diagnostics, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) clinical manifestations, cQT interval in RHD, pulmonary valvuloplasty experience and PDA device closure — published in IAJPSS, The Professional Medical Journal, PAFMJ and JAFIP. Published the book Mastering the Pediatric ECG (international edition). Designed clinical protocols for emergency triage and pediatric care at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, and conducted workshops on pulmonary valve implantation (PVI) and neonatal PDA closure with international experts.