Huzaif Qaisar, M.B.B.S., M.D.

As health care practitioner, I always prioritize my patients as they find their way to Rheumatology, mostly to inquire about unanswered questions about their health. I like to take my time asking questions about their symptoms and examining my patients, as connecting with my patients helps in diagnosis of their rheumatological illness. Every patient is different, and diseases behave differently in patients. Devising a patient-centered management plan is important to ensure compliance with treatment. I like to discuss social and emotional aspects of rheumatological diseases apart from medical treatments. Communication with patients and working with other providers as a team is an integral part of my practice. This way, I can ensure excellent medical care to my patient as they trust me for managing their illness. My major interests include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and myositis, but I also like to solve challenging cases including rare rheumatological diseases.

Every person has some activity that relaxes them in leisure hours. If I was not a physician, I would be a chef. I love to cook food. Indian and Chinese food are my favorites. I cook on weekends and like to feed people by inviting them to my place. My dream is to open a restaurant to quench my thirst for cooking and at the same time continue as a passionate rheumatologist. I feel satisfied when I help others, so in the future, I want to build an organization to help people who are disadvantaged to ensure they get benefits I and other people who are willing to help can offer.

Education

• Allama Iqbal Medical College
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Internship

• Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Residency

• Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Fellowship

• Cooper University Hospital

Certification

• American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships

• American College of Rheumatology
• American Medical Association
• American College of Physicians

Academic Appointment

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Autoimmune disorders
• Muscle and joint diseases
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Sjogren syndrome
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Vasculitis

• Acute kidney injury secondary to thrombotic microangiopathy associated with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome: a case report and review of the literature, September 2019.
• Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Manifesting as Refractory Otitis Media and Mastoiditis, July 2019.
• Sarcoidosis induced interstitial nephritis. A case series with literature review, January 2019.
• Methimazole-Induced Pauci-Immune Glomerulonephritis and Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome: An Important Association to Be Aware of, October 2018
• A Distinctive Case of Acute Alveolar Hyaline Membrane Formation In Microscopic Polyangiitis, May 2018.