Dr. Saliha Ishaq is one of the top rheumatologists in Pakistan and one of the five American-trained rheumatologists in the country. She has many years of experience working in the USA, with most latest drugs and Biological therapies. Her expertise is in all kinds of Arthritis and Connective tissue disease, her special interest is Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is a proud graduate of DOW Medical College, Karachi, from where she graduated with Honors. She pursued her Postgraduate Medical Training in USA., Residency in Internal Medicine, and later her Fellowship in Rheumatology for additional two years. She is Double American Board Certified.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine,

Board Certified in Rheumatology

She started Clinical practice, and later became CEO and Director of the practice, called NORTHSHORE RHEUMATOLOGY till 2009. In 2009, on her return to Pakistan, she was appointed Assistant Professor at AGA Khan University Hospital, where she served for three years as full-time Faculty. Later she joined South City Hospital as well. Currently, she is serving as Consultant Rheumatologist both in AGA Khan Hospital, Karachi, and South City Hospital. She is an active member of,

Member of American College of Rheumatology, 

American Medical Association,

American College of Physicians.

She is serving, as General Secretary of the Pakistan Society of Rheumatology. Also serves actively in CPSP (College of Physicians and Surgeons) in Pakistan and serves as their Examiner Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Symptoms may come and go. Some types of arthritis also affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys, and skin as well as the joints. People commonly think of arthritis as an old people’s problem. But arthritis is not a disease of old age, even children one year old can suffer from it. Joint symptoms may indicate a serious type of arthritis that can cause permanent joint damage if treatment is delayed. If you are having joint symptoms, there are good reasons to see a doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis.

Some types of arthritis require prompt action. If you have a type of arthritis that can cause permanent joint damage, getting treatment quickly by your doctor, can help preserve joint function and prevent other serious health problems. Some of the common forms of arthritis seen in Pakistan and treated by her are,

1- Rheumatoid Arthritis, 1 to 2 % of world population on average suffers from it.

2- Psoriasis related arthritis. (Psoriatic Arthritis)

3-Gout.

4- High Uric acid treatment.

5- Vitamin D-related bone problems (Osteomalacia)

6-Osteoarthritis of Knees.

7-Osteoporosis. Weak bones. She treats and helps prevent Osteoporosis.

   The major cause of fractures is old age.

8-Shoulder pain./Neck and Back pain

9-  Back pain and arthritis secondary to: 

Ankylosing Spondylitis /Spondyloarthropathies: Condition that remains highly undiagnosed and untreated.  Mainly affects young adults. Can lead to disability if untreated.

10- Musculoskelotol pain syndrome/ Chronic pain.

11-Fibromyalgia.

12-AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE: 

          SLE (Lupus)

          Connective tissue disease

          Scleroderma.

          Sjogren Syndrome

          Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis

13-  VASCULITIS: Inflammation of blood vessels, which can affect patients of any age and lead to organ damage.

          Giant Cell arteritis

           Takayasu Arteritis

          Wegners Granulomatosis 

          Skin Vasculitis ,  ETC

14- Sarcoidosis.

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