Farooq Chaudhry
@farooqchaudhry
Senior consultant radiologist and academic leader specializing in MRI, CT, ultrasound and pediatric imaging.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior consultant radiologist and academic leader with over 32 years' experience in diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X‑rays and pediatric radiology.
I have led radiology departments as Professor & Head and developed the first public-sector MRI facility, while establishing pioneering private imaging centres and introducing MRI to the region.
I have extensive experience in clinical reporting, interventional and non‑vascular procedures, tele-radiology services, teaching postgraduates, and advising on healthcare and diagnostic imaging projects from feasibility to operations.
I have published multiple papers, held leadership roles in professional societies, served as medical officer for international sports federations, and volunteer in tele‑radiology — demonstrating commitment to clinical excellence, education and healthcare system development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Radiology
Continental Medical College
Jun 2006 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Professor and Head of Radiology leading departmental operations, teaching, and diagnostic services since 2006; oversaw MRI/CT/ultrasound reporting and improved training for postgraduate students.
Consultant Radiologist
Ministry of Health, Sakaka
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 11 months)
Provided imaging reporting and departmental consultancy for MRI, CT and ultrasound services and coordinated operations and CME activities across the department (2014–2019).
Senior Consultant Radiologist
Children's Hospital & Institute of Child Health
Jan 1997 - Dec 2014 (17 years 11 months)
Managed radiology department within a 680-bed hospital (1997–2014), supervised and reported CT/MRI/US/X‑ray exams, trained postgraduate students, and led imaging services and CMEs.
Chief Executive & Radiologist
Lahore Medical Imaging Pvt Ltd
Jan 1994 - Dec 2006 (12 years 11 months)
Founded and led a private multispecialty imaging centre, introduced MRI technology regionally, managed operations and trained radiology postgraduates (1994–2006).
Chief Radiologist
Lahore Ultrasound Centre
Jan 1986 - Dec 1994 (8 years 11 months)
Led diagnostic and polyclinic imaging services, performing and reporting ultrasound and X‑ray studies and managing multispecialty clinical workflows (1986–1994).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Dignity Health / Arizona (training) and Ministry of Health, KSA
Certificate of Specialized Training (CSST), Diagnostic Radiology
2015 - 2015
Completed specialized training (CSST) in diagnostic radiology focusing on coronary CT angiography.
ACA.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Visiting Scholar, Pediatric Radiology
2011 - 2011
Visiting scholar in pediatric radiology with focus on pediatric imaging and HIPAA compliance.
THThomas Jefferson University Hospital
Certificate of Specialized Training, Diagnostic Ultrasound
1986 - 1989
Completed certificates of specialized training and a visiting fellowship in diagnostic ultrasound.
PUPunjab University
DMRD, Diagnostic Radiology
Completed DMRD (Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis).
United Hospital & Medical Center, Newark, NJ
Certificate of Specialized Training (CSST), Diagnostic Ultrasound
1985 - 1986
Completed a certificate of specialized training (CSST) in diagnostic ultrasound.
Punjab University - King Edward Medical College
MBBS, Medicine
Completed the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
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Location
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