Pakistan Medical Wing

The Pakistan Medical Wing is a vigorous wing of Pakistan Association Dubai, set up in 2009 by a group of doctors who wanted to bring a positive impact on people’s lives through improving their health. The Medical Wing of PAD now represents hundreds of Pakistani doctors and allied health professionals working in the UAE. They are actively involved in voluntary community service and professional development.

A veteran medical professional who is known for her kindness and passion for serving the community. She is currently working as a Consultant Gyne & Obs. at Latifa Hospital for Women & Children. In 2008, she joined the Medical Wing of Pakistan Association Dubai and since has committed her time to various roles at the organization. At PAD, she holds various positions:

President - Medical Wing
Ex-Chairperson - Pakistan Medical Centre Board
Operational Director of PMC - Welfare

She is one of the founder members of the Pakistan Medical Centre; a not- for-profit, community health care facility which embraces people from all communities without any discrimination and provides state-of-the-art health care services in line with Dubai Health Authority. This project was a dream come true, uplifting the perception of Pakistanis in the UAE. She is also an Associate Professor at the Dubai Medical College and an examiner of MRCPI and Dubai Medical College. She also arranges the MRCOG examinations in Dubai and chairs various conferences. She believes that what matters most is the legacy you leave behind; not your worldly accumulations.

"On behalf of the Medical Wing – PAD, I welcome you to our website. This website is a part of our vision to promote communication and to provide impetus for everyone to use this technology in order to connect not just in the UAE but worldwide. Our aim is to provide access to our regular bulletins and all information about the activities of the MW in pursuit of achieving constantly improved healthcare for various communities. You may approach us through email mw@pad.ae for your queries and feedback."

Dr Sumbul Javed is a Cardiologist at a tertiary care hospital in Dubai and has been an  Executive Member of the Medical Wing since 2014 and recently became the General Secretary. “Pakistan Association Dubai has provided the platform to serve the needy and underprivileged class through medical and labor camps and I am honoured to have been a part of this volunteer work. I believe that living outside your home country brings many challenges but if you serve your community, it brings happiness and satisfaction which I found by serving at PAD.”

Dr Kashif is a medical professional and is working as a Pediatric Registrar at Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai with a special interest in general & emergency pediatrics. He joined Pakistan Association Dubai in 2012 and is serving as an executive member of the Medical Wing. He helped to develop & promote pediatric primary healthcare services for all communities in the UAE under the platform of PAD. His vision is to serve the
humanity and transform this institution as a symbol of pride for all Pakistanis residing in UAE and be the reason someone smiles.

Dr Zeba works as the General Manager at the Dubai Facilitation Centre of Shifa International Hospital. In the past, she has also worked for the AKUH Dubai Rep Office. She has also served as Treasurer, General Secretary and the Chairperson of Pakistan Women’s Forum. Dr Zeba is an executive member of the Medical Wing and an active participant in all related activities. She was a part of the team of likeminded doctors & volunteers who envisioned and joined hands in the concept, construction and commissioning of the dream project of Pakistan Medical
Centre. Dr Zeba is deeply passionate about Pakistan and is committed to the wellbeing of those in need. Her mission is to contribute to welfare projects of health, education and women empowerment.

Dr Gondal is a medical professional, working as a Senior Laparoscopic & Bariatric/Obesity Surgeon at a well reputed tertiary care hospital in Dubai and is also an adjunct Associate Professor at Dubai Medical College. He joined PAD in 2008 with a passion to serve the community and the country at large and has been working with the Medical Wing since its inception as Founding Member and Joint Secretary. Dr Gondal is now also an Advisory Board Member for PMC. He has vast experience in working with Patient Welfare Society and Green Peace NGO at a national level and has been working for uplifting the educational standards for CPSP & SOS-PK.
Email: ziqbalgondal@gmail.com

Dr. Shamrez Akram has graduated from Sindh Medical College, Karachi (now Jinnah Sindh Medical University). He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians UK and is working as an Internist at Mediclinic City Hospital and adjunct lecturer at Mohammed Bin Rashid University
of Medical and Health Sciences. Volunteer work and philanthropy have been his childhood passions and since moving to Dubai, he has been actively involved with the Medical Wing of PAD for the last 8 years. While being an executive member of the Medical Wing, he has participated in arranging medical camps, labour camps, blood donation drives, anti-smoking campaigns and many other activities under the umbrella of PAD. He is currently the Vice President of the PAD Medical Wing. Dr Akram is also an Associate Professor at Dubai Medical College and Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah.