Farah Akhtar
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate physician with a strong background in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine clinical expertise. Seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills and medical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care. Committed to ongoing professional development and delivering exceptional care while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director of Outpatient Pulmonary and Sleep
Access TeleCare
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw operations of multiple clinical sites across the nation to ensure smooth workflow and excellent patient care
- Diagnosed and treated wide range of pulmonary and sleep medical conditions in rural outpatient settings lacking resources and access to specialty care
- Conducted thorough physical examinations using state of the art technology such as microphone enabled stethoscopes
- Interpreted pulmonary function and six minute walk tests at multiple clinic sites
- Improved patient care quality by implementing clinical policies and procedures.
- Streamlined healthcare processes to increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Oversaw operations of UT Professionals Pulmonary Clinic PFT lab as Outpatient PFT Lab Director.
- Diagnosed and treated wide range of pulmonary and sleep medical conditions in fast-paced outpatient and inpatient setting, utilizing evidence-based practices to provide high-quality patient care.
- Interpreted outpatient and inpatient PFT
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for Pulmonary and Sleep fellows
- Mentored and advised fellows on research projects, interpretation of diagnostic tests such as polysomnograms, MSLTs, MWT, pulmonary function tests, and six minute walk tests.
Education
Sleep Fellowship
Stanford University Medical Center
Redwood City, CA06.2014
Pulmonary Fellowship -
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX06.2013
Internal Medicine Categorical Resident -
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
06.2011
M.D. -
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
The University of Texas
Austin, TX06.2004
Skills
- Records Management
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Affiliations
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American College of Chest Physicians
Accreditation
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge
- USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills
- USMLE Step 3
- Internal Medicine Board Certification
- Pulmonary Medicine Board Certification
- Sleep Medicine Board Certification
Publications
- Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: New evidence on its development, Sleep Medicine Reviews, Volume 24, December 2015, Pages 46-56, 1087-0792
- Addition of Neck Circumference Measurement to Berlin Questionnaire as a Screening Strategy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Journal of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Research, 2009 Jun, 32(Abstract Supplement): 238
- Use of a Novel Screening Strategy NAMES for Detecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2009 Apr, 179(2009), A1250
Certification
- Pulmonary Medicine Board Certification
- Sleep Medicine Board Certification
- Internal Medicine Board Certification
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge
- USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills
- USMLE Step 1
Hobbies
In my free time, I enjoy F45 workouts, Peloton cycling, traveling the world, and spending time with my husband of 5 years and our 2 children.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi/Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Medical Director of Outpatient Pulmonary and Sleep
Access TeleCare
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center
09.2014 - 05.2021
Sleep Fellowship
Stanford University Medical Center
Pulmonary Fellowship -
Baylor College of Medicine
Internal Medicine Categorical Resident -
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
M.D. -
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
The University of Texas
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