Pakistan Chapter

Dr. Rafiq received his training in Neurology from Seton Hall University, NJ Neuroscience Institute in Edison, NJ. He completed his fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Texas, Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX.

Before coming to the United States, Dr. Rafiq first practiced medicine in Pakistan and South Africa. Such vast experience provided him with a broad background in treating his patients in addition to concentrating on his areas of expertise. He is a clinical faculty member of West Virginia University School of Medicine and West Virginia University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The medical students from these institutions come to have clinical rotations with him in hospitals and clinics. These teaching assignments are the source of his continued interest in education, new interventions, and Neurological research. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and American Stroke Association/American Heart Association.

Medical Education:

• 2010 – Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Sleep Medicine
• 2008 – Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Vascular Neurology (Stroke)
• 2007 – Diplomat American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• 2002 – USMLE 3
• 1999 – ECFMG Certification
• 1985 – Medical Degree, Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan

Professional Training:

• 2013-15 – Chief of Medicine, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD
• 2013- Present – Director, Neuroscience & Stroke Program, Holy Cross Hospital,
  Silver Spring, MD
• 2011-13 – Vice Chief of Medicine, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD
• 2008 – Present – President/CEO & Neurologist, Comprehensive Neurology Services PA, Frederick & Silver Spring, MD
• 2006 – Present – Medical Director, Stroke Program, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD
• 2005-06 – Neurophysiology & Sleep Fellow, Department of Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX.
• 2002-05 – Resident PGY4, Department of Neurology NJ Neuroscience Institute – Seton Hall University, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ
• 2001- 02 – Resident PGY1, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Francis Medical Center – Seton Hall University, Trenton, NJ