APPNE ELECTED BOARD 2023 - 2025
Dr Nadeem Sajjad Raja
President
FRCpath ,MSc, MBBS
I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been elected President of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe (APPNE), established to support and advocate for Pakistani physicians. I am proud to lead APPNE—the largest and most influential organisation representing Pakistani physicians in the UK and across Europe. It is a responsibility I do not take lightly, and one I will approach with sincerity, purpose, and unwavering dedication.
APPNE’s journey began in 2018, born from a vision to create a unique and dynamic platform for the Pakistani medical diaspora in Northern Europe. Today, our membership stands at 3,760. APPNE is now the largest organisation of international medical graduates (IMGs) in Europe. We have consistently aimed to foster a representative, inclusive, and empowered membership. APPNE has truly become the voice of Pakistani doctors.
In today’s evolving world, the healthcare landscape presents us with new and complex challenges. Inclusive representation and collective advocacy are more essential than ever. To overcome these challenges, we must harness the collective strength of our membership.
I am keen to see our organisation grow by welcoming new members who can bring fresh talent, insight, and vision to APPNE. A united voice is a powerful one—and we can only be heard if we speak together. Our focus will be on expanding our membership, keeping current members actively engaged, and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.
My aim is to inspire greater participation. I encourage each of you to consider giving back—by leading, mentoring, or simply becoming more involved. And to those already in leadership—reach out, support others, and invite them to step forward.
Join a committee—be it in the General Medical Council, the Royal Colleges, IMG support, legal and immigration matters, constitutional reforms, sports, or education.
Friends, as we look to the future, I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. Every voice matters. Every idea holds the power to inspire change. And each one of you has a role in shaping our shared journey.
As many of you know, my door is always open. Your feedback, concerns, and suggestions are always welcome and valued.
Let us come together—as one team, one community, one APPNE—to support one another, to grow stronger, and to move forward with purpose.
Ali Karim
Joint Secretary
Consultant General Upper GI and Bariatric surgeon · Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Dr. Azhar M Chaudhry FRCGP
Executive Member
MBBS, FRCGP, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFRSH, PG Cert Med (Ed)
Being elected as an Executive Member of APPNE for 2025–2027 is a great honour. I am an MRCGP Trainer and a Primary Care Physician and Partner at Thistlemoor Medical Centre, Peterborough. As an SCA-SOX trainer, I have supported numerous IMG GP trainees in passing their MRCGP exams over the past few years through the East Anglia Deanery.
I was awarded FRCGP in 2022 in recognition of my contributions to the NHS, medical education, charity work and research. As a member of BIMA, I am committed to community work through both local and international charities. I am also currently working to develop a UK-style primary healthcare model in Azad Kashmir to manage chronic diseases at the BHU level.
My contributions to the NHS, medical education and community work have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including two national Educator of the Year awards from the RCGP and B.A.M.E. in 2024. In 2023, the GP of the Year award from East Anglia Deanery and a Civic Award from Peterborough City Council. I have twice received the Trainer of the Year award from VTS Peterborough and was a finalist for the National Holistic GP of the Year at the General Practice Awards 2024. I was also named a ‘Peterborough Hero’ by our former local MP on social media.
The APPNE platform offers a valuable opportunity to expand the support I provide to IMGs in the East of England to a national level. I aim to help build a strong support network that empowers IMGs and supports their professional growth and integration into the NHS.
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Dr Shoaib Hassan
Executive Member
Dr Abid Iqbal Executive Member
Dr Danish Khaliq
Executive Member
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Dr Kamila Haider
General Secretary
Associate Specialist (Psychiatry)
I am honored to serve for the position of General Secretary of APPNE for the 2025–2027 term. Having been actively involved with the organization, I am deeply committed to strengthening our network of Pakistani healthcare professionals across Northern Europe. My vision is to enhance member engagement through transparent communication, expand educational and mentoring opportunities, and build stronger collaborations with both local and international healthcare bodies.
I will work diligently to uphold APPNE’s values of inclusivity, professionalism, and service. I aim to bring clarity and structure to the General Secretary’s role while ensuring all decisions reflect the collective voice of our members. Together, we can continue building a vibrant, supportive community that uplifts our members and contributes meaningfully to global health.
Dr Hassan Aziz Mirza
Finance Secretary
Consultant Medical and Cosmetic Dermatologist Skin and Laser Surgeon
Dr Naseem Warraich
Social Secretary
Consultant Colorectal and
General Surgeon
Sana Iftikhar
Executive Member
I graduated from Khyber Medical College Peshawar and moved to UK in 2011 to pursue training in NHS. I obtained CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal medicine in 2022 from West Midlands deanery. I am currently working as a Respiratory Physician at University Hospitals of north Midlands NHS Trust. Royal Stoke university Hospital is a large tertiary hospital affiliated with Keele University. I have been heavily involved in teaching from my days as a registrar. I was nominated twice as best teacher by students of 4th and final year at Keele university. Currently, I am working as a clinical skills tutor at the university. I regularly undertake OSCE exams. I am also a PLAB examiner and have once been invigilator at a PLAB exam as well. I was nominated for ALS instructor while undertaking ALS course and am working towards becoming a certified ALS instructor. My special interest is lung cancer diagnostics and interventional pulmonology. I regularly train core medical trainees in our deanery organised clinical skills lab sessions. Additionally, I have trained respiratory registrars in thoracic ultrasound and pleural procedures on a regional level. All training sessions I have organized have received excellent feedback from candidates. I deeply appreciate APPNE's commitment to furthering medical education and providing a platform to IMGs who are trying to enter NHS. It would be a great honor for me to be able to participate and contribute with my skills set, and I feel that I can help facilitate this goal. My aim is to improve delivery of medical education and clinical skills in collaboration with other medical organisations locally and nationally. I hope to mentor IMGs and provide career guidance to them. I am extremely grateful to APPNE for giving me this opportunity and hope to maintain the high standards the current team has set. I look forward to your support in becoming an Executive member in this prestigious organisation.
Finally, I would like to wish my best to all the candidates running for the executive post.
Dr Khizer Mansoor
Executive Member
I am Mr Khizer Mansoor, A paediatric and neonatal surgeon based in Norwich I’ve been associated with APPNE from its early days and have regularly contributed actively in event organisations and academics
My aim is to build a very strong academic programme focusing on CME activities and career guidance for IMG’s to make their NHS journey easy and progressive
Dr Iram Khan Executive Member
Dr Hamid Riaz
Executive Member
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES 2021
Greater London
Dr Raja Baber Sheraz
GP, Representative of Greater London
London
Dr Kashif Abdullah
APPNE Representative
Greater London
West Midlands
GHULAM SABIR
Representative Hereford
West Midlands
South West
Dr Ali Raza Naqvi
Representative of South West
West Midlands
Imran Hussain
GP partner, College Road Surgery, Birmingham
imran.hussain@doctors.org.uk
North East England
Dr Fahd Ali Khan
MBBS,MRCP(Lon), MRCP(Rheum), MHLA
Representative, North East England
North East
Dr Zeeshan Hafeez Kazi
MBBS, MRCGP, IMRCSEd, MCh(Orth), FICS
GP Partner With special interest in MSK and Minor Surgery
GP Supervisor Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
Prospect Medical Group
501 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 8AY
Tel: 01912260226 (work)
07742679399 (Mobile)
Representative of Wales
Dr Tahawar Rana
Representative of Wales
Representative of Trainees England Country
Dr Jhanzeb Iftikhar
ST6 oncology Trainee
APPNE representative of Trainees England Country
APPNE Representative for West Yorkshire
Dr Nadia Ghani
I graduated from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2006 . I qualified as a GP in 2017 and work as a portfolio GP in West Yorkshire area . My area of interest is working with Ethnic minority and socially deprived population groups . I am also enthusiastic about supporting overseas doctors in training .
APPNE representative South Yorkshire
Muhammad Kashif Salman
APPNE representative South Yorkshire
As a paediatric trainee in South Yorkshire and a member of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe, I am genuinely committed to supporting the organization’s mission. I believe in the importance of community, collaboration, and helping our colleagues and patients. I am dedicated to contributing actively and upholding the values of APPNE in my professional journey.
South West of England
Dr Iram Hassan
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
University Hospital Southampton.
Representative of South West of England
Trainee Representative
Dr Naveed Haider
MBBS, FCPS, MRCPCH
Paediatric Trainee Y&H Deanery
Trainee Representative
North West
Dr. Nasir siddique
MBBS, FCPS (MEDICINE),
FCPS (Endocrinology & Diabetes),
MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glasgow) FRCP
(EDINBURGH), FRCP (London) , FACE (USA)
Consultant , Physician and Endocrinologist ,
Manchester Foundation Trust , UK
Regional representative of North West
Scotland West
Muhammad Iqbal Saleemi
Allama Iqbal
Medical College, 1987
Anaesthetist, Glasgow
muhammad_saleemi@hotmail.com
Scotland East
Zeeshan Aslam
DOW Medical College, 2001
Consultant Urologist, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
mzaslam77@yahoo.com
East of England
Dr Ghulam Saqib
Dr Ghulam Saqib is an esteemed Consultant Physician & Lead Clinician Medicine for Older People working at Northwest Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Base) providing expert care and attention to patients aged 65+with Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders alongside delirium, frailty, and falls.
Dr Saqib qualified in Lahore Pakistan in 1998 then moved to Dublin, training at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital & St Mary’s Hospital prior to moving to UK and started his new medical Journey from The Royal London Hospital.
He has worked across leading hospitals in Republic of Ireland, central London, and Surrey. He regularly sees patients with very complex needs and works with other health professionals to co-ordinate full diagnostic and care services.
Dr Saqib lectures on the diagnosis and management of conditions including Parkinson’s disease.
Dr Saqib is also involved in the clinical research, particularly in Parkinson's, and he's a member of several professional organisations including the International P
North West
Dr Irtaqa Ali Hasnain
Representative of North West
North West
Nauman Ahmad
ST4 General Surgery, North West Deanery
drnauman10@gmail.com
Bedfordshire
Dr Sadia Shoaib
APPNE Representative
Bedfordshire
Thames Valley
Syed Iftikhar Hasan
RMC, 1989, Geriatrician, Buckinghamshire
syed.hasan@hotmail.co.uk
Yorkshire & Humberside East
Samreen Muzaffar
GP, East Riding of Yorkshire
samreenmuzaffar@hotmail.com
Thames Valley
Huma Hasan
RMC, 1990
GP in Oxford
humahasan59@hotmail.com
East England
Dr Nasrullah Ghuman
East of England Representative
East England
Dr Tauseef Ghaffar Thathyala
Representative East England
East Middland
Dr Khalil Ahmad
Representative
East Midlands
South
Dr. Ali Naqvi
Consultant physician and Endocrinologist
Queen Alexandra University Hospital, Portsmouth
St. Mary’s Hoapital, New Port
Isle of Wight
Email : toalinaqvi@hotmail.com
Phone No: 07956555958
West Midlands Warwickshire
Dr Azhar Ali Khan
MBBS- Services Institute of Medical Sciences (2008)
MD Nephrology 2017, MRCP (ESE Nephrology)- 2023
Specialty Associate Specialist, Renal Transplant Medicine
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Scotland
Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Saleem.
Consultant Radiologist and RCR Assessor Clinical Radiology, ARCP Panel Member Radiology, RCR Educational Supervisor Radiology, RCR Clinical Supervisor Radiology.
FRCR, Royal college of Radiologists. UK.
Diploma in advanced surgical sciences, University of Edinburgh.
MBBS, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
London North
Shahzad Shah
Army Medical College, 1992
Consultant Urologist, Watford General Hospital
shahzadshah@ymail.com
East Midlands
Asad Malik
Consultant Psychiatrist
Associate Clinical sub dean Honorary (Consultant) Assistant Professor in Medical education
RCPsych education & training committee representative for Trent Division
Social secretary for British Pakistani Psychiatrists Association (BPPA)
APPNE Regional Rep for East Midlands.
South East England
Dr Arslan Raja
APPNE Representative
South East England
North East England
Dr Zeeshan Kazi
Representative
North East England
TRUSTEES
Mr Umar Daraz Khan
Consultant Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeon, Director Owner Reshape (Private Cosmetic Clinic)
Have authored and published more than 60 publications, over 650 citations, pioneered techniques and original work in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Shahab Qureshi
Graduated Dow Medical college karachi -Pakistan
Trained as a surgeon FRCS
After training moved to orthopaedics
Worked in orthopaedics 10 years
M Med Sc (trauma)
Principal General Practitioner in Wednesbury
Dr Ayaz Abbasi
MBBS, FRCS, FCPS, FRCEM, PGCME Divisional Medical Director Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust Director Quality Improvement Consultant Emergency Medicine Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine SZABMUHonorary Senior Lecturer Edge Hill University Specialist Advisor CQC in Urgent and Emergency Care Member
BME forum GMC Member International Education Subcommittee Royal college of Emergency Medicine College: Rawalpindi Medical College
Year of graduation: 1987
