Executive Committee
Ghulam Abbas, MD – President Elect
It’s a great honor and privilege to serve as a President Elect for APPNA Maryland. I am a graduate of AIMC class 2003 and completed Family Medicine Residency from Howard University Hospital Washington DC. I am married to Yemul Almecci and blessed with two daughters Ayat and Masooma. I have been living in the DC area for almost 13 years and serving the Community as a Primary Care. I also have been actively involved in local Montgomery County for health and education promotion.
Honors and Awards:
Assistant Professor Howard University Family Medicine
Medical Staff Secretary Howard university Hospital
Research Assistant Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
Book Chapter as Primary Author (Autoimmune liver diseases)
President of AIMCAANA 2021
President DMV Chapter of IMI current
Ghulam Abbas, MD – President
It’s a great honor and privilege to serve as a President for APPNA Maryland. I am a graduate of AIMC class 2003 and completed Family Medicine Residency from Howard University Hospital Washington DC. I am married to Yemul Almecci and blessed with two daughters Ayat and Masooma. I have been living in the DC area for almost 13 years and serving the Community as a Primary Care. I also have been actively involved in local Montgomery County for health and education promotion.
Honors and Awards:
Assistant Professor Howard University Family Medicine
Medical Staff Secretary Howard university Hospital
Research Assistant Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
Book Chapter as Primary Author (Autoimmune liver diseases)
President of AIMCAANA 2021
President DMV Chapter of IMI current
Samina Qureshi, MD – Immediate Past President
I am Dr. Samina Qureshi, a graduate of Rawalpindi Medical College (class of ‘92) and currently an International Medical Officer with the MSSO. I am experienced in managing, directing and serving as subject matter expert in critical Pharmacovigilance projects for federal and commercial entities. My expertise includes FDA drug safety protocols and regulatory biopharmaceutical development. I have served in the Vice President role in my previous position where I managed numerous federal projects at FDA CDER, FDA CBER and NIH.
My post graduate studies include an MSc. in Regulatory Science from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Lalarukh Malik, MD – Secretary
Dr. Lalarukh R. Malik is a graduate of King Edward Medical College, Lahore Pakistan and completed her residency training at MCFM, University of North Dakota Health and Medical Sciences.
She also trained in hospital medicine in Columbus, Ohio and worked as a Hospitalist in several hospitals in multiple states. Dr. Lalarukh is board certified in Family Medicine and also holds several certifications in aesthetic medical procedures.
Currently, she is the owner and director of a premier medical practice, Ultima Medical & Aesthetics in Germantown, Montgomery County Maryland.
Dr. Lalarukh is passionate about the special mix of medicine and medical aesthetics as a wholesome and whole person medical approach.
Dr. Lalarukh has been involved in Maryland chapter creation to promote and encourage Maryland physicians involvement in community and State healthcare projects under central APPNA platform.
Lalarukh Malik, MD – President Elect
Dr. Lalarukh R. Malik is a graduate of King Edward Medical College, Lahore Pakistan and completed her residency training at MCFM, University of North Dakota Health and Medical Sciences. She also trained in hospital medicine in Columbus, Ohio and worked as a Hospitalist in several hospitals in multiple states. Dr. Lalarukh is board certified in Family Medicine and also holds several certifications in aesthetic medical procedures.
Currently, she is the owner and director of a premier medical practice, Ultima Medical & Aesthetics in Germantown, Montgomery County Maryland. Dr. Lalarukh is passionate about the special mix of medicine and medical aesthetics as a wholesome and whole person medical approach. Dr. Lalarukh has been involved in Maryland chapter creation to promote and encourage Maryland physicians involvement in community and State healthcare projects under central APPNA platform.
M. Haroon Burhanullah, MD – Immediate Past President (2021-2022)
Dr. Haroon Burhanullah is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of medicine. He is a memory and Alzheimer’s expert at Memory Clinic at Hopkins and also currently director of Consultation Liaison Service at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Dr. Burhanullah’ s Clinical interest is patients with neurodegenerative disease and memory disorders. His research interest is pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trials and delirium. He is author of several peer-reviewed articles published at various American Journals.
Dr Burhanullah graduated from Dow Medical College in 2004, did postdoctoral research fellowship in Neuroimaging from Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and was awarded President Obama’s Stimulus award. He completed his residency in psychiatry from Bergen Regional Medical center, NJ and graduated as a Chief Resident. He received American Psychiatric association Resident’s Recognition award and was nominated President of Residents chapter at NJ psychiatric association. He completed fellowship in Geriatric Neuropsychiatry from Johns Hopkins University School of medicine. He is past and founding president of APPNA Maryland chapter.
M. Haroon Burhanullah, MD – Executive Director
Dr. Haroon Burhanullah is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of medicine. He is a memory and Alzheimer’s expert at Memory Clinic at Hopkins and also currently director of Consultation Liaison Service at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Dr. Burhanullah’ s Clinical interest is patients with neurodegenerative disease and memory disorders. His research interest is pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trials and delirium. He is author of several peer-reviewed articles published at various American Journals.
Dr Burhanullah graduated from Dow Medical College in 2004, did postdoctoral research fellowship in Neuroimaging from Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and was awarded President Obama’s Stimulus award. He completed his residency in psychiatry from Bergen Regional Medical center, NJ and graduated as a Chief Resident. He received American Psychiatric association Resident’s Recognition award and was nominated President of Residents chapter at NJ psychiatric association. He completed fellowship in Geriatric Neuropsychiatry from Johns Hopkins University School of medicine. He is past and founding president of APPNA Maryland chapter.
Hina Aamir, MD – Secretary
I am Dow Medical College graduate from Karachi Pakistan. I am a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist practicing in Maryland. Over the years, I have served in various capacities, including at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health System , Christiana Care Hospital and several outpatient adult psychiatric care facilities. Currently, I am the Director and Owner of Aspire Psychiatry Associates, where I emphasize a collaborative care model that integrates the biopsychosocial approach to treat patients with psychosomatic modalities with integration of holistic care.
It is a privilege to be part of the APNNA Maryland Chapter and serving as a general secretary for the chapter. I am deeply committed to uniting Pakistani physicians and their families both locally and globally by fostering networking opportunities and professional collaboration. I am an advocate for elevating the role of Pakistani physicians in the United States at both social and political levels. My vision is to strengthen our collective resources, enhance networking opportunities, and empower Pakistani physicians to realize their full potential in healthcare. Additionally, I am passionate about promoting exceptional care in the U.S. while supporting medical students in Pakistan through mentorship programs. We are hoping to continue fostering APPNA volunteer programs with local organizations and mosques by providing free clinic and resources for underserved communities in Maryland.
Asif Aziz, MD – Treasurer
Dr. Aziz, a graduate of Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan, completed his residency in family medicine at Baptist Health South Florida. He holds a Master of Public Health from Benedictine University, IL. His extensive experience includes serving as a research fellow in cardio-metabolic research, notably contributing to the Miami Heart Study. Dr. Aziz has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts and showcased his work at national and international research presentations, earning recognition as the best researcher during his residency.
Presently, he serves as a hospitalist and Administrator on Call (AOC) at John Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, where he excels in managing complex cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Driven by a deep commitment to patient safety, quality care, and preventing medical errors, he strives to alleviate adverse patient outcomes and reduce financial strains on healthcare organizations. He is also a recipient of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Employee Excellence Award 2023.
Beyond his medical pursuits, Dr. Aziz cherishes outdoor adventures and travels with his family. A passionate enthusiast of badminton, he happily spends hours on the court. In his leisure, he indulges in culinary endeavors, enjoys reading, and unwinds with movies.
Lubna Khan, M.D, Councillor
Dr. Lubna Khan is a graduate of the King Edwards Medical College. She practiced as a board-certified Gastroenterologist before transitioning her career trajectory to practice law as a Director at the U.S. Department of Justice. She currently holds a position as a senior advisor.
She volunteers by serving on the planning committee for the Senior Citizens of Montgomery County, where she is involved in the Planning and Launching of various programs for the senior citizens in Maryland. She also participates in the Howard County Advocacy Group Against Slavery.
She has published several papers included in the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Lubna Khan is also a member of the Phi Alfa Delta Law Fraternity.
Dr. Sheikh Shehzad Parviz, MBBS, CMD, CTH, FACP -Treasurer
Dr. Parviz is the medical director of Brooke Grove Retirement Village, Sandy Spring, MD, and has been working there in partnership with MedStar Health as well as part-time infectious disease attending with Adventist healthcare at White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Dr. Parviz is Board Certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases as well has had additional training in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and travel health.
Dr. Parviz graduated from Aga Khan Medical University Karachi and graduated in 1995.
He worked as a research officer at AKU in the Community Health Sciences department and published seminal studies on Rabies and HIV. In the US he completed Residency training in internal medicine at FUHS/Chicago Medical School and an infectious disease fellowship at Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia, University.
• Awarded Best Research Award on Research done on drug addiction award on WHO International Drug Day in 1996.
• Represented Pakistan as a country representative at Institut Pasteur at the International Rabies Meeting in 1997.
• Awarded Hero Award as a medical director by Adfinitas Health.
• Received the distinction and excellence award from Healogics in 2013.
• Member of multiple medical organizations ACP, APPNA, AKU, IDSA, and GWIDS.
• Member of the DC ACP Book Club
For the last 6 years, he has been working as medical director of Post Acute Care LTC facilities in MD and is a key member of the DC ACP wellness committee in the past. For his services and dedication to ACP was elected last year in April 2022 for Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. During the pandemic, Dr. Parviz features as a panelist for UMMC for COVID-19 and also was a speaker on COVID-19 on Dr. Mobi Lifestyle Podcast Channel. His current interest is in a hand-face soap-water washing and saline nasal irrigation-gargling protocol that was published in the peer review journal Rhinology Online against COVID-19 and was presented at the APPNA MD Chapter meeting in 2021.
Dr. Sheikh Shehzad Parviz, MBBS, CMD, CTH, FACP – Councillor
Dr. Parviz is the medical director of Brooke Grove Retirement Village, Sandy Spring, MD, and has been working there in partnership with MedStar Health as well as part-time infectious disease attending with Adventist healthcare at White Oak Medical Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Dr. Parviz is Board Certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases as well has had additional training in wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and travel health.
Dr. Parviz graduated from Aga Khan Medical University Karachi and graduated in 1995.
He worked as a research officer at AKU in the Community Health Sciences department and published seminal studies on Rabies and HIV. In the US he completed Residency training in internal medicine at FUHS/Chicago Medical School and an infectious disease fellowship at Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia, University.
• Awarded Best Research Award on Research done on drug addiction award on WHO International Drug Day in 1996.
• Represented Pakistan as a country representative at Institut Pasteur at the International Rabies Meeting in 1997.
• Awarded Hero Award as a medical director by Adfinitas Health.
• Received the distinction and excellence award from Healogics in 2013.
• Member of multiple medical organizations ACP, APPNA, AKU, IDSA, and GWIDS.
• Member of the DC ACP Book Club
For the last 6 years, he has been working as medical director of Post Acute Care LTC facilities in MD and is a key member of the DC ACP wellness committee in the past. For his services and dedication to ACP was elected last year in April 2022 for Fellowship in the American College of Physicians. During the pandemic, Dr. Parviz features as a panelist for UMMC for COVID-19 and also was a speaker on COVID-19 on Dr. Mobi Lifestyle Podcast Channel. His current interest is in a hand-face soap-water washing and saline nasal irrigation-gargling protocol that was published in the peer review journal Rhinology Online against COVID-19 and was presented at the APPNA MD Chapter meeting in 2021.
Farzana Ajmal, MD- Councilor Washington DC Suburbs
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics she see patients of all ages from 13 to 100.She has experience with Assisted living s nursing homes and home visits. Currently she own a private practice and medical director at her own ACO. Dr. Ajmal is mother of 4 children.
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics and is a 1986 King Edward Medical College graduate. She completed her post graduate studies in Master of Philosophy in Pathology from Quaid-Azam Post Graduate Institute.
She is the Medical Director/CEO of My Med Clinic, P.A.
She completed her Thesis on “Endometrial Morphology and Serum Estradiol Levels in Postmenopausal Women” for her Masters of Philosophy.
Her PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS include:
• American Geriatrics Society, member since 2006
• American Academy of Family Medicine, member since 2002
• American Medical Directors Association, member since 2020
She was awarded the Futures Program Award from the American Medical Directors Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES
• She served as Secretary for APPNA Maryland chapter for 2021 and 2022
• She also chaired the APPNA Maryland chapter Committee for Disaster and Social Welfare Projects
• Presentation in “Tar Wars” Smoking Cessation Program 2004
• Participation in Fundraising for American Cancer Society 2003
• Active Participant in Women’s Abuse Awareness 2004
Farzana Ajmal, MD- Councilor Washington DC Suburbs
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics she see patients of all ages from 13 to 100.She has experience with Assisted living s nursing homes and home visits. Currently she own a private practice and medical director at her own ACO. Dr. Ajmal is mother of 4 children.
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics and is a 1986 King Edward Medical College graduate. She completed her post graduate studies in Master of Philosophy in Pathology from Quaid-Azam Post Graduate Institute.
She is the Medical Director/CEO of My Med Clinic, P.A.
She completed her Thesis on “Endometrial Morphology and Serum Estradiol Levels in Postmenopausal Women” for her Masters of Philosophy.
Her PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS include:
• American Geriatrics Society, member since 2006
• American Academy of Family Medicine, member since 2002
• American Medical Directors Association, member since 2020
She was awarded the Futures Program Award from the American Medical Directors Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES
• She served as Secretary for APPNA Maryland chapter for 2021 and 2022
• She also chaired the APPNA Maryland chapter Committee for Disaster and Social Welfare Projects
• Presentation in “Tar Wars” Smoking Cessation Program 2004
• Participation in Fundraising for American Cancer Society 2003
• Active Participant in Women’s Abuse Awareness 2004
Farzana Ajmal, MD- Councilor Washington DC Suburbs
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics she see patients of all ages from 13 to 100.She has experience with Assisted living s nursing homes and home visits. Currently she own a private practice and medical director at her own ACO. Dr. Ajmal is mother of 4 children.
Dr. Farzana Ajmal is board certified in family medicine and geriatrics and is a 1986 King Edward Medical College graduate. She completed her post graduate studies in Master of Philosophy in Pathology from Quaid-Azam Post Graduate Institute.
She is the Medical Director/CEO of My Med Clinic, P.A.
She completed her Thesis on “Endometrial Morphology and Serum Estradiol Levels in Postmenopausal Women” for her Masters of Philosophy.
Her PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS include:
• American Geriatrics Society, member since 2006
• American Academy of Family Medicine, member since 2002
• American Medical Directors Association, member since 2020
She was awarded the Futures Program Award from the American Medical Directors Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES
• She served as Secretary for APPNA Maryland chapter for 2021 and 2022
• She also chaired the APPNA Maryland chapter Committee for Disaster and Social Welfare Projects
• Presentation in “Tar Wars” Smoking Cessation Program 2004
• Participation in Fundraising for American Cancer Society 2003
• Active Participant in Women’s Abuse Awareness 2004
Ansa Zeb Sadiq, MBBS, DCH, MPH, CPHQ – Practice Director
I am currently the Practice Director at Gonzaga Interventional Pain Management and Family Practice, located in Cumberland, Maryland, a place I have proudly called home since 2015.
I graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College in 1991 and pursued my postgraduate education with a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) at Children Hospital, PIMS Islamabad. My passion for public health led me to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) in 2015 from the Armed Forces Postgraduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. To further enhance my expertise, I became a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and member of National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), which has allowed me to focus on improving patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Beyond my professional roles, I am an active auxiliary member for the WMHS Foundation of UPMC Western Maryland since 2015. Through this involvement, I contribute to the community by volunteering in fundraising efforts and serving on the auction committee to support local healthcare initiatives.
My journey in medicine is fueled by a unique passion for combining patient care, public health, and quality improvement. This approach drives everything I do, and I remain committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients at the practice and in the broader community. Looking forward to my role as Councilor of APPNA Maryland chapter in the Western Maryland region.