Nahida Baigam

Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, including management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, and glomerular diseases. Participate in medical education of residents, medical students, and nephrology fellows. Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Nephrology.

Assistant Professor - Clinical, Division of Nephrology - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) - New Orleans, LA

(2026-03)

• Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, including management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, and glomerular diseases.
• Participate in medical education of residents, medical students, and nephrology fellows.
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Nephrology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care and management of patients requiring dialysis and kidney disease-related interventions.
• Maintain academic involvement through scholarly activities, conference presentations, and mentorship.

Nephrology fellowship with interest in interventional nephrology procedures - Louisiana State University Health Science Center

(2023-12 - 2025-11)

I started in December 2023, managing patients with various aspects of kidney disease, ranging from acute kidney injury in critical or stable hospital settings to patients with acute glomerulonephritis requiring timely investigation and treatment, such as plasmapheresis, pulse steroids, immunosuppression, and/or renal replacement therapy. This included determining whether they needed a kidney biopsy or microscopic urine analysis for diagnosis and further management. Additionally, direct involvement in the care of chronic kidney disease patients who required cardiovascular or surgical intervention, helping to decide whether they would benefit from expectant management or more advanced treatments like continuous renal replacement therapy (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF) based on their current clinical status.

I participated in direct patient care by thoroughly reviewing their medical records, assessing their current clinical condition, and engaging in ongoing medical decision-making under the supervision of attending physicians. In the weekly outpatient clinic, I Have managed newly referred patients with a decline in their renal function, whether acute or chronic, through a search of the medical

Sub-Principal Investigator - Avicenna Clinical Research Group; Suburban Gastroenterology

(2023-05 - 2023-10)

I worked as a clinical research coordinator for Avicenna Clinical Research Group and was posted to Suburban Gastroenterology for GI-related studies with the principal investigator on colorectal cancer screening.

• Build a strong rapport with a diverse subject population. Help them understand the purpose of the studies, their rights, and their safety in participating or opting out of the study, following GCP, good clinical practice guidelines dictated by ICH, the International Conference on Harmonization, IRB, and institutional review board policies.
• After subject enrollment through informed consent, their data is collected with a thorough search of the EMR, relevant data recorded on EDC, and electronic data capture as per HIPAA policies to use PHI and protected health information for research purposes.
• Good laboratory practice, GLP guidelines, and OPIM guidelines to dispose of biohazardous medical waste as per OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Prioritize (and de-prioritize) without missing critical deadlines and multiple responsibilities, simultaneously completing regulatory documents, seeking out signatures, working with participants, and inputting data.
• Strong critical thinking, project management, and research skills; able to work with minimal supervision.

Medical Assistant - APPNA Clinic (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America)

(2021-08 - 2023-10)

• Worked as a medical assistant, obtained patient clinical history, performed physical exams, presented the patient case to multiple physicians to discuss the patient’s treatment options, and maintained patient medical records on the EHR system. Gained Telehealth experience

Family Physician - S.S. Medical Services

(2021-08 - 2021-10)

• Obtained patient’s detailed clinical history, performed patient vitals, and presented the patient case to the attending physician, which was documented on the electronic health record system, EHR.
• Discussed differential diagnosis. Provided care to pediatric, adult, and Geriatric patients under supervision. Discussed age-appropriate screening, Immunization, and nutritional counseling.
• Performed EKG, Urine Analysis, and COVID test.

Front-line healthcare personnel - Free Covid-Care clinic

(2021-09 - 2021-11)

• Worked as front-line healthcare personnel at a COVID-19 test clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Contact tracing and quarantine suggestions
• Guidance on when to seek medical care

Family practice physician - Private practice of Dr. Naveed Mallick - Chicago, IL

(2019-04 - 2019-05)

• Shadowed internal medicine and sleep specialist, Dr. Naveed Mallick, weekly at his private practice in Chicago, IL
• Performed patient clinical history and physical examination, and documented in the patient’s electronic medical record, as well as discussed patient treatment options with Dr. Mallick

APPNA Clinic (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America)

(2019-01 - 2019-06)

• Obtained patient clinical history, performed physical exams, and presented the patient’s case to multiple physicians to discuss the patient’s treatment options
• Shadowed multiple physicians with patient encounters

Attending Nephrology Physician - Abbasi Shaheed Hospital

(2017-09 - 2018-11)

• Worked in an inpatient and outpatient attending nephrologist position and provided consult service for acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage renal disease
• Provided dialysis assessments and recommendations for patients
• Taught first-year internal medicine residents and Nephrology fellows

Nephrology Fellow - Abbasi Shaheed Hospital; Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation

(2012-02 - 2015-03)

• Rotated under attending physicians as a nephrology fellow, performing patient clinical care in renal transplant, urology, radiology, and dialysis
• Performed ultrasound-guided native renal biopsies as well as double-lumen catheter placement
• Assisted with vascular surgery, with AV fistula assessments and procedures

Internal Medicine Resident - Abbasi Shaheed Hospital

(2009-09 - 2012-08)

• Rotated under attending physicians in varying internal medicine departments, including medicine, medical intensive care unit, neurology, gastroenterology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and outpatient patient care
• Performed chest intubation, pleural and ascetic and joint fluid drainage, lumbar puncture, endoscopy, liver biopsies, and central line and endotracheal tube placement.
• Managed patients with acute and chronic medical diseases in a multidisciplinary hospital

Junior Medical Officer - Hanif Hospital, Faraz Medical Center, Midway General Hospital, and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital

(2005-09 - 2009-06)

• Performed clinical patient care in the medical Intensive Care Unit and Surgical Unit
• Obtained patient history, performed physical examinations, and initiated patient treatment while under the direct supervision of attending physicians
• Assisted attending physicians with obstetrics and gynecologic surgical procedures
• Assisted attending physicians with burn patients in the plastic surgery department

Internship - Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center

(2004-09 - 2005-09)

Fellowship - Nephrology - Louisiana State University Health Science Center (2023-12 - 2025-11)

USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK & CS, Step 3 (2019 - 2023)

FCPS - Nephrology Fellowship - College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan (2012 - 2015)

I.M. Residency - Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi Medical and Dental College (2009 - 2012)

MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - University of Karachi, Sindh Medical College (1998 - 2004)