Post Graduate Training:

• July 2008 - October 2008
  • Internship: Menopause or Mood Disorder
    • A faculty-guided elective rotation. Collaborative internship with the Ob-Gyn department. Completed publication: "Mood Disorder or Menopause."
• July 2005 - October 2008
  • Residency: UCLA-Kern Psychiatry Residency Program, Bakersfield, CA
• 2004 - 2005
  • Internship: UCLA-Kern Psychiatry Residency Program, Olive View Medical Center, Sylmar, CA
• 1995 - 1996
  • Internship, Ob-Gyn & Internal Medicine Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

Certificate/ Medical Licensure:

• 1/2023 - Present
  • ABOM (American Board of Obesity Medicine) – Board Certified
• 12/2021 - Present 
  • NBPAS (National Board of Physicians and Surgeons)
• 09/2012 – Current
  • ABPN Diplomate (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
  • Continuing Certification as a Diplomate
• 05/2007 - Current
  • Medical Board California - Physician & Surgeon
• 04/2007 - Current
  • Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, (DEA) US Drug Enforcement Administration

Education:

• 2001 - 2003
  • MD, ECFMG, Philadelphia, PA
• 1990 - 1995
  • MBBS, Sindh Medical College, University of Karachi

Professional Experiences:

• 04/2016 - Current
  • Tele-Psychiatry, South Coast Community Services, Yucaipa, Redland, Chino, and Upland Clinics
• 02/2009 - Current
  • Staff Psychiatrist, Contra Costa Health Services
• 2010 - 2012
  • Consultation & Liaison Clinic at Family Practice Pittsburg Health Care Center

Professional Awards & Recognized Certifications:

• 07/2022
  • Spotlight member international society of female professionals
• 11/2021
  • Psychiatric disorders in Women -Diagnostic & treatment considerations Across the female life Span - Massachusetts General Hospital
• 09/2021
  • Obesity Medicine Association- Valued Member & Provider-Board eligible
• 09/2021
  • Medical Weight Management Program - IAPAM (International Association For Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine).
• 04/2019
  • ATA19 (Annual Conference & Expo) - New Orleans American Telemedicine Association - University of Virginia
• 11/2018
  • Recognized Top Psychiatrist 2018 via Top Doctor Patient reviews Magazine.
• 09/2016
  • 2nd Annual innovation in Psychiatry & Behavioral Health- Stanford Medicine
• 05/2013
  • Pursuing Wellness Across The Lifespan, American Psychiatric Association 166th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
• 04/2012
  • Intensive Review of Psychiatric Diagnostic Interviewing, Formulation & Treatment Planning, APA for Advanced Professional Studies, Oak Brook, IL
• 10/2008
  • Pioneer Resident Award, UCLA-Kern Psychiatry Residency Program
• 2007 - 2008
  • Recognition Award, Chair of Membership Committee Kern Chapter of CCPS. (Central California Psychiatric Society)

Research/Publications:

• 06/2010
  • Is it a Mood Disorder or Menopause? Current Psychiatry, May 2010; Vol.9, No.5:56-57 - Publication. Click here to read the publication.
• 2008 - 2009
  • Elective-Internship with Department of Ob-Gyn - Kern Medical Center
  • "Menopause or Mood Disorder" with Elizabeth Tully, MD, and other faculties

Languages Capabilities:

I am able to conduct a basic history and physical evaluation in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and English.

Hobbies & Interests:

Singing, running, and reading. Professional interests include: Obesity Medicine, Women's Health (Menopause and Mood related disorders)

* References available upon request