Quddus Zafar

To excel in the field of Family Medicine within a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment, contributing to the improved health and well being of communities both nationally and internationally. I aim to promote and establish Family Medicine in regions where the speciality is underdeveloped, while also strengthening and advancing its role in healthcare systems where it can serve as a central component in enhancing population health outcomes.

Resident Primary Care in Najran Province - Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia - Najran, Saudi Arabia

(2001-11 - 2026-03)

Medical Officer, Department of Family Medicine - The Aga Khan University - Karachi, Pakistan

(1997-01 - 2001-10)

Medical Officer, Department of Medicine - Tahir Medical Centre - Karachi, Pakistan

(1995-01 - 1996-01)

Medical Officer - Lahore Brain Centre and Psychiatric Hospital - Lahore, Pakistan

(1994-01 - 1995-01)

Registrar, Department of Medicine - Sughra Siddiq Memorial Hospital - Lahore, Pakistan

(1992-01 - 1994-01)

Medical Officer, Department of OBS & GYN - Shadman House OBS & GYN Hospital - Lahore, Pakistan

(1991-01 - 1992-01)

Medical Officer, Department of Medicine - Akram Medical Complex - Lahore, Pakistan

(1991-04 - 1991-10)

Medical Officer, Department of Surgery - Imtiaz Surgical Clinic - Lahore, Pakistan

(1990-01 - 1991-01)

House Officer, Department of Respiratory Medicine - Services Hospital - Lahore, Pakistan

(1989-10 - 1990-04)

House Officer, Department of Surgery - Services Hospital - Lahore, Pakistan

(1989-04 - 1989-10)

Telemedicine and Chronic Disease Management - Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

Conducted telemedicine clinics delivering follow-up consultations and structured counseling sessions for patients with chronic conditions including Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, and Obesity. Ensured continuity of care through remote patient monitoring and evidence-based management protocols.

Pandemic Response — COVID-19 - Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

Managed and operated a dedicated COVID-19 diagnostic and treatment facility during the pandemic, taking clinical and operational ownership of patient triage, infection control protocols, staff coordination, and case management in a high-pressure environment.

Primary Care Practice - Primary Care Facilities

Diagnosed, treated, and followed up patients presenting with acute, infectious, and chronic diseases across primary care settings. Held intermittent responsibility for the full day-to-day operational management of primary care facilities, ensuring service continuity and adherence to clinical quality standards.

Chemical Dependency and Addiction Medicine - Primary Care Facilities

Counseled, diagnosed, and treated patients with chemical dependency disorders. Designed and monitored individualized relapse prevention strategies, providing structured long-term follow-up care to support sustained recovery outcomes.

Population Health and Care Coordination - Primary Care Facilities

Maintained oversight of population health across the primary care jurisdiction while managing end-to-end referral and coordination pathways between primary, secondary, and tertiary care institutions, ensuring timely escalation and seamless continuity of care.

Vaccination Programs - Primary Care Facilities

Led and managed both routine and non-routine immunization programs, ensuring full compliance with national and international public health guidelines and maintaining accurate immunization records across target populations.

Hajj Medical Services - Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

Provided clinical services in extremely high-volume primary and tertiary care facilities during the Hajj pilgrimage season, managing a large and diverse patient population under demanding mass-gathering conditions.

Home Care and Palliative Medicine - Primary Care Facilities

Delivered home-based medical care to palliative and bedridden patients, providing clinical oversight, symptom management, and comprehensive support to patients and their families within the home setting.

MBBS - Medicine - Allama Iqbal Medical College (1988-01 - 1988-01)

Higher Secondary Certificate - Pre-Medical - Aitchison College (1982-01 - 1982-01)

Senior Cambridge "O" Levels - Aitchison College (1980-01 - 1980-01)