I am a skilled Pediatric Nephrologist who prioritizes an efficient and patient-centric approach to healthcare. I strongly value teamwork and am dedicated to training and mentoring junior medical professionals.
Working in pediatric nephrology ward, clinics and intensive are.
As an Assistant Professor at academic institute, my primary role is to oversee and manage various clinical areas, such as inpatient facilities, clinics and the emergency room. I have a particular focus on caring for children with glomerular diseases, chronic kidney disease, tubular disorders, hypertension, as well as those undergoing hemodialysis and kidney transplants. Additionally, i am actively engaged in the teaching of junior colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, conduct research, and lead the development of departmental protocols
Point of care ultrasound
Original Articles:
1) Calculus anuria: a urological emergency with an excellent outcome DOI: 10.1007/s00240-023-01429-3
2) Proteinuria in Asymptomatic Siblings of Children with Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome: A Screening Using Urinary Dipstick DOI: https://doi.org/10.47391/jpma.6240
3) Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease: A Hidden Complication in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24365
4) Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards deceased organ donation among parents of children with End Stage Kidney Disease DOI: 10.47391/JPMA.5140
5) Factors Predicting Short Term Outcome in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21538
6) Consensus guidelines for the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children of Pakistan DOI: https://doi.org/10.53778/pjkd38101
7) Short-term outcome of clinical and histopathologic variants of mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis in children: A retrospective analysis from a tertiary care center PMID: 30108386
8) Histopathological Spectrum and Short-Term Outcome of Treatment with Cyclophosphamide in Relapsing Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2018.06.436
9) Etiology, clinical profile and short-term outcome of acute kidney injury in children at a tertiary care pediatric nephrology center in Pakistan DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022x.2016.1244074
10) Acute kidney injury in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of childhood is a major risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0886022x.2016.1277743
Case Reports:
1) Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: A rare complication following exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media 10.4103/AJPN.AJPN_28_18
2) Reversal of delayed pulmonary hemorrhage with plasmapheresis in antiglomerular basement membrane disease 10.4103/AJPN.AJPN_3_18
3) Bile Cast Nephropathy in a Child With Acute Viral Hepatitis A Infection: A Case Report DOI: 10.5152/turkjnephrol.2022.21140202
Prospective Cohort Studies in pipeline (Follow-up period till December 2023):
1) Short term outcome of Levamisole in children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome: A single center prospective cohort study (Coauthor)
2) Clinical profile and short term outcome of crescentic glomerulonephritis in children: A single center prospective cohort study (Principal investigator)
Retrospective cohort studies (submitted for approval of proposal):
1) Clinical features and short term outcome of pediatric lupus nephritis: Findings from a single center retrospective study (Coauthor)
2) Clinical Characteristics and Short-Term Outcomes of Childhood Immune Complex Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis and C3 Glomerulopathy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study (Principal investigator)
Systematic review and meta-analysis:
1) Assessing the effectiveness of RNA interference therapies in reducing urine and plasma oxalate levels among patients with primary hyperoxaluria (Coauthor - systematic review and meta-analysis registered with PROSPERO CRD42023433790)
2) Another systematic review and meta-analysis awaiting confirmation of registration with PROSPERO (Principal investigator)
Review Article:
Levamisole in steroid sensitive childhood nephrotic syndrome- an update (Draft phase)
Quantitative research methods: Concepts and skills using epidemiology and biostatistics
I am part of a dedicated team of Pediatric and Neonatal Multidisciplinary Developmental Program of Pakistan (PNMDP), which is a non-governmental organization aimed at conducting online academic sessions.
Attended the 19th congress of International Pediatric Nephrology Association held in Calgary Canada
Key concepts in writing systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Aga Khan University Hospital
Workshop on systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by Dow university of health sciences
Quantitative research methods: Concepts and skills using epidemiology and biostatistics