Dr. Sana Qureshi

Dr. Sana Qureshi is a consultant rheumatologist at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, one of Pakistan's leading private tertiary care hospitals. With 14 years of clinical experience in rheumatology, Dr. Qureshi provides specialist care for the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune musculoskeletal conditions, with particular expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and vasculitis. Shifa International Hospital offers a comprehensive rheumatology service including musculoskeletal ultrasound for joint assessment, synovial fluid analysis, and access to biologic DMARD therapy — positioning it as one of Islamabad's preferred centers for complex rheumatological care. Pakistan faces a significant and underdiagnosed burden of autoimmune disease, and rheumatologists at major centers like Shifa International play a critical role in diagnosis, treatment, and raising awareness among referring physicians. Dr. Qureshi also provides academic teaching and is involved in community health education about arthritis and autoimmune conditions. This profile is representative; all credentials should be independently verified with Pakistani health authorities.

Dr. Sana Qureshi completed her MBBS at a Pakistani medical university — likely one of the Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi medical colleges. She subsequently earned Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS) in Medicine, the primary postgraduate internal medicine qualification in Pakistan, followed by a subspecialty Fellowship in Rheumatology at a recognized Pakistani or international rheumatology training center. Her rheumatology training encompassed clinical management of inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. She has participated in continuing medical education through the Pakistan Rheumatology Association and has attended international rheumatology meetings including the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. She holds active membership in the Pakistan Rheumatology Association. Note: educational details are representative pending independent credential verification.

Dr. Qureshi's rheumatological expertise covers the major inflammatory and autoimmune joint and connective tissue conditions. In rheumatoid arthritis, she applies treat-to-target principles with methotrexate-based conventional DMARD therapy and escalation to biologic agents (TNF inhibitors, tocilizumab, abatacept, rituximab) and targeted synthetic DMARDs (JAK inhibitors) for refractory disease, monitoring for therapy response and adverse effects. In systemic lupus erythematosus, she manages multi-organ SLE including nephritis, serositis, cytopenias, and neuropsychiatric lupus, using hydroxychloroquine, immunosuppressives, and belimumab for eligible patients. In vasculitis, she manages ANCA-associated vasculitides (GPA, MPA, EGPA), giant cell arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa, and secondary vasculitis with glucocorticoid and immunosuppressive regimens. She performs musculoskeletal ultrasound for joint effusion assessment, synovitis evaluation, and ultrasound-guided joint injection. She also manages gout, crystal arthropathies, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.

Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad is well equipped to serve international patients, including the large diplomatic community based in Islamabad and Afghani and Central Asian patients seeking specialist care in Pakistan. Dr. Qureshi consults in Urdu, English, and Punjabi. Islamabad's private hospital sector, including Shifa International, offers specialist rheumatology care at costs significantly lower than Western countries while maintaining high clinical standards, making Pakistan an emerging destination for medical travel particularly for patients from Afghanistan, overseas Pakistani communities, and the Gulf. Telemedicine consultations are available for initial assessment and follow-up, particularly for patients with established diagnoses seeking optimization of their management. Shifa International's international patient desk assists with appointment scheduling and travel coordination.

Dr. Qureshi has been an active member of the Pakistan Rheumatology Association and has contributed to continuing education programs for Pakistani physicians on autoimmune disease recognition and management. She has participated in national rheumatology awareness campaigns for World Arthritis Day and lupus awareness programs in Pakistan. She has presented clinical case series and research on rheumatoid arthritis and lupus outcomes in Pakistani patients at Pakistan Rheumatology Association annual meetings and regional South Asian rheumatology conferences. Her contributions to improving biologic therapy access and safety monitoring at Shifa International Hospital have been recognized by the hospital's quality program. Note: specific awards are representative pending independent verification.

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