Dr. Saliha Ishaq

Bio

Dr. Saliha Ishaq is a highly acclaimed & well-renowned health care professional who is considered among the top Rheumatologists in Pakistan and has the honor of being one of the five American-trained Rheumatologists in the country. She is a proficient Internal medicine specialist with the ability to handle a wide range of services such as early arthritis diagnosis & management, osteoporosis screening & management, soft tissue rheumatism, musculoskeletal disorders, polymyalgia rheumatism, gout, fibromyalgia, vasculitis, soft tissue injections & aspirations, diagnostic & therapeutic services, nerve pain, neck pain & other pain disorders Dr. Saliha has many years of experience working in the USA, with the latest drugs & Biological therapies. She has vast international exposure to the modern treatment methods used by the leading health care facilities in the world and aims to share her expertise for the service of the Pakistani community.

Qualifications

Dr. Saliha Ishaq has an extremely decorated academic background with numerous qualifications & degrees. She is a proud graduate of Dow Medical College, Karachi, from where she graduated with Honors. She pursued her Postgraduate Medical Training in the USA, Residency in Internal Medicine and later her Fellowship in Rheumatology for additional two years. She is an American Board Certified Internist & Rheumatologist who is registered with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (Now PMC) and is also a member of the American College of Rheumatology, American Medical Association & American College of Physicians, earning a distinguished reputation in the field of Rheumatology due to her expert finesse.

Experience

Dr. Saliha has ample experience ranging over 18 Years in her line of work and is currently offering consultations at South City Hospital and National Medical Centre, both of which are located in Karachi. She is also serving as Lecturer & Consultant Rheumatologist in Aga Khan University Hospital where she thoroughly enjoys sharing her experiences with aspiring doctors to prepare them for future endeavors. Other than this, she is performing the roles of General Secretary of Pakistan, Society of Rheumatology and as Examiner in CPSP (College of Physicians and surgeons) in Pakistan. In the past, she has owned her independent clinic named “NORTHSHORE RHEUMATOLOGY, L.L.C” in Covington, Louisiana, United States, where she has worked as Ceo & Director for five years and returned to Pakistan in 2009 to serve the nation with her vast skills gained by working as a medical professional in technologically advanced countries such as the United States of America.

Activism

Saliha Ishaq has a proactive approach when it comes to raising awareness to the masses and makes use of every available platform to fulfill this purpose. She firmly believes in educating men & women of different age groups across Pakistan so that they can be empowered to make better choices when it comes to their physical & mental health. She constantly raises her voice & opinion on all the necessary forums for the guidance of the general population and is extremely keen on improving the standards of the health care sector in Pakistan. She actively takes part in several types of research, conferences and loves to write about the prevailing health care issues that are affecting a large majority in Pakistan. She was also the guest speaker at the press conference held in Karachi by Novartis in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Rheumatology & Arthritis Care Foundation. The goal of the conference was to create awareness regarding Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) disease and the significant impact that it has on the lives of millions of patients suffering globally. Health care experts from all over Pakistan took part in this conference and Dr. Saliha was one of the special guests at the event, speaking about the symptoms and treatments of Ankylosing Spondylitis. To serve the community better, orthopedic experts at Agha Khan University Hospital held three-day specialized clinics in Quetta at the Serena Hotel. The team of experts included some of Pakistan’s best orthopedic doctors and surgeons including Dr. Pervaiz Hashmi, Dr. Masood Umer, Dr. Naveed Baloch, Dr. Rizwan Haroon Rashid & Dr. Saliha Ishaq – Specialist Rheumatologist. The team also presented to and engaged with the IG and top tier of Balochistan Police, Chamber of Commerce & Interim Chief Minister. They briefed them on AKUH and its Orthopaedic team as well as their sub- specialties & services, exchanged views and laid the foundation for initiating programs & setting resources to serve people better in the coming months and years. She is also an illustrious media personality and a number of her Interviews & short videos discussing various topics are available on electronic & social media for anyone seeking expert counseling. She has appeared as a special guest or analyst for many famous T.V channels & shows such as Ary Digital etc, earning the status of a celebrity Consultant.

Special Interests

Dr. Saliha Ishaq is an Internationally recognized professional with the expertise to deal with a diverse range of services including all kinds of Arthritis & Connective tissue disease but her special interest lies in the treatment of Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus & Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Contact Details

In order to book an appointment with Dr. Saliha Ishaq, you can call 042- 38900939 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.

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