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WHO ARE WE?
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)
is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering scientific development and education in the field of medicine and to delivering better health care, irrespective of race, color, creed or gender.
APPNA saves lives and relieves suffering through its participation in medical relief and other charitable activities at home and abroad.
Established in 1976, APPNA is one of the largest ethnic medical societies in North America representing more than 15,000 physicians and health care professionals of Pakistani descent serving across the United States and Canada.
In direct collaboration with its parent organization, the Georgia Chapter of APPNA (GA APPNA) is involved in various social and charitable work in
APPNA with its chapters and alumni networks is the front leader of the Pakistan Diaspora. Atlanta metro area and throughout Georgia.
Profiles of Prominent GA APPNA Physicians
Saeed Zafar MD
Kidney and Hypertension Associates
Columbus, GA .
Saeed Zafar, MD is a nephrologist in Columbus, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1988.
Recent Awards and Achievements:
Dr Zafar is a former President of Georgia APPNA and is the President Kidney & Hypertension Associates. He was served as Chief of Nephrology St Francis-Emory hospital as well as Medical Director Fresenius dialysis. He is also Clinical Assistant Professor Mercer Medical School and Clinical Assistant professor PCOM.
Dr Zafar recently was awarded Clinical Excellence & Leadership Award for his two years services as Chief of Medicine at St Francis-Emory hospital, Columbus GA.
Mohammed Yaseen Abubaker MD
Marrietta Rheumatolgy Associates
Marrietta GA
Dr. Abubaker graduated from the Jinnah Sindh Medical University in 1990. He specializes in Rheumatology and is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Recent Awards and Achievements:
Dr. Abubaker is a former President of Georgia APPNA. He is involved in clinical research and has published research articles in National Rheumatology Journals. He is member of American College of Rheumatology, and Georgia Rheumatology Society.
Dr. Abubaker serves as a Board Member for US fund for UNICEF Southeast USA. He has also been part of the US fund for UNICEF field team to Uganda and Nepal. He chairs the Saad Abubaker Foundation (SAF), a non-profit organization working for the welfare of severely disabled children and their families. He is also a founding board member of Clarkston Community Health Center. He was also awarded Honorary Georgia Citizen by the Secretary of State of Georgia as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia.
