Shagufta P Siddiqui MD FACP
Little Rock
Summary
Dedicated Internal Medicine Physician with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, consistently upholding the highest standards of medical practice. Proven expertise in using healthcare data to develop innovative strategies that enhance patient health outcomes, supported by a solid understanding of SAIL and HEDIS metrics. Strong advocate of patient empowerment through education and striving to improve overall healthcare delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physician Ambulatory Care Division
CAVHS, (Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System)
Little Rock, Arkansas
02.1999 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices in delivering primary care services to veterans, effectively managing chronic health issues while consistently meeting quality health metrics.
- Administered joint and trigger point injections as part of a holistic approach to acute and chronic pain management.
- Created and facilitated structured educational programs and supervision strategies to enhance proactive management of patient panels for internal medicine residents.
- Implemented partnership strategies with UAMS Department of Internal Medicine to optimize resident training within continuity clinic.
- Mentored second-year medical students in history-taking and physical examination techniques to foster clinical skill development.
- Fostered teamwork among nursing staff to enhance patient care delivery and achieve healthcare objectives.
- Facilitated recruitment and onboarding processes for new staff members, enhancing workplace culture.
- Guided junior physicians by sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional development.
- Achieved enhanced professional skills through participation in diverse training programs and workshops. Developed new initiatives leveraging data to drive improvements in healthcare services.
Locums/ Part time Hospitalist
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
Russellville, Arkansas
01.2012 - 12.2019
- responsibilities included Patient admissions, daily follow-up ,discharges in collaboration with discharge planning, medical consultation to surgery Service, Critical care and ventilator management for patients in intensive care units
Locums, Hospitalist
Jefferson Regional Medical center
Pine bluff, Arkansas
05.2016 - 05.2017
- responsibilities included Patient admissions, daily follow-up ,discharges in collaboration with discharge planning, medical consultation to surgery Service, Critical care and ventilator management for patients in intensive care units in collaboration with Intensivists
Part time Nocturnist
St Vincent's Infirmary, St Vincent's healthcare System
Little Rock, AR
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Performed patient admissions and provided medical consultations to surgical services. Supported urgent and critical care for all inpatients, including facilitating transfers to ICU in collaboration with intensivists.
Staff Physician
Anson County Hospital
Wadesboro, North Carolina
09.1995 - 11.1998
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients in underserved community.
- provided inpatient care, to patients at Anson County Hospital, including transfers to tertiary care facilities when necessary. Performed stress tests and flexible sigmoidoscopies as needed
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to ensure customized patient care in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
- Reviewed cases of deceased individuals to determine cause and manner of death. Assisted in deciding necessity of autopsies. Collected body fluids for forensic analysis.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Dow University of Health Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan09-1990
St Jospehs Govt. College For Women
Karachi Pakistan03-1983
Skills
- Outpatient and inpatient care experience
- Teaching and mentoring Junior staff,medical residents and students
- Interdisciplinary chronic disease management
- Workflow optimization
- Quality control focused on HEDIS and SAIL standards
- Experienced in managing patient pain
- Skilled in office based procedures like joint injections etc
Affiliations
- Fellow of American College of Physicians
- Life member Dow Graduates Association of North America
- Life Member Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America
- American Medical Association
Certification
- Arkansas Medical Board License # E2003 1998 –To Date
- American Board of Internal Medicine 1995-2025
- American Board on Internal Medicine MOC 2025 onwards
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certificates And Licensure
- Arkansas Medical Board License, E2003, 1998-01-01 to ongoing
- American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995-2025
- American Board on Internal Medicine MOC, 2025 onwards
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Professional Membership And Activities
- Fellow of American College of Physicians
- Life member Dow Graduates Association of North America
- Life Member Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America
- American Medical Association
Honors And Awards
- Certificates of recognition, High performing PACT Team from Dept. of Veterans affairs,
- Recognition as best VA clinic teaching attending, 2013
- Special Contribution Awards from VA Medical Center,
- Awards for volunteer service and community service,
Publications
- A Tale of Mummified Eggs in Urine of a US Veteran, Abusalem, Lana MD, Roy, Arya Mariam MD, Siddiqui, Shagufta MD, Hodges, Anissa MD, Thapa, Priyenka MD, Dare, Ryan MD, Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice, 32, 2, 1-4, 2024-03-01, 10.1097/IPC.0000000000001338
- Poster presentation in Las Vegas Patient Centered Medical Home, (PCMH) Symposium, 2010-04-01
- Case report and literature review, lingual infarction, a rare complication of Giant Cell arthritis, 1994-01-01
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Locums, Hospitalist
Jefferson Regional Medical center
05.2016 - 05.2017
Part time Nocturnist
St Vincent's Infirmary, St Vincent's healthcare System
09.2012 - 08.2014
Locums/ Part time Hospitalist
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2019
Staff Physician Ambulatory Care Division
CAVHS, (Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System)
02.1999 - Current
Staff Physician
Anson County Hospital
09.1995 - 11.1998
M.D. - Medicine
Dow University of Health Sciences
St Jospehs Govt. College For Women