2024 APPNA-STC Greater Houston Physicians Directory

APPNA-STC 2024 Overview

President: Dr. Riaz Ul Haque
Chapter: APPNA South Texas Chapter (Greater Houston Area)
Mission: To unite and support physicians of Pakistani origin in South Texas through networking, healthcare events, mentorship, and community service.

📘 Key Highlights from the Annual Report

APPNA House (Baytown): A fully furnished facility inaugurated in November 2023 to host visiting Pakistani physicians for rotations and observerships.
Free Health Fair: Held at Masjid Al-Sabireen on Cinco de Mayo offering free screenings and consultations.
APPNA Fall Meeting 2024: Hosted in Houston with CME sessions, health walk, music night, and the largest non-summer gathering in APPNA history.
Cruise to Cozumel: First-ever APPNA STC cruise featuring CME, family fun, prayer sessions, and community bonding.
Sports Events: Cricket tournament in October and indoor tournament in August with 100+ participants.
Annual Gala: Scheduled for November 16, 2024, with CME, performances by renowned artists, and a community bazaar.

🗂 Committees & Leadership

Multiple active committees including Directory, Health Fair, Cruise, CME, Sports, and Membership.
Key Committee Chairs:
- Dr. Bilal Lodhi (Directory)
- Dr. Shahid Hasnain (Health Fair)
- Dr. Junaid Kamal (Sports)
- Dr. Lubna Khawaja (CME)

📇 Greater Houston Physicians Directory

Specialties Covered:

Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Neurology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonology, Pain Management, Sleep Medicine, Pathology, Anesthesiology, and more.

Notable Inclusions:

Full name, clinic address, phone number, email, and website (where applicable) of each physician.
Includes physicians in cities such as Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Baytown, Tomball, Kingwood, and Beaumont.

🌍 Community Impact

Strong presence in medical education, mentorship for young Pakistani doctors, and healthcare accessibility in underserved areas.
Partnerships with initiatives like ChildLife Foundation offering free 24/7 emergency pediatric care across Pakistan.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

As we embark on this transformative year, I am deeply honored to serve as your President for the APPNA South Texas Chapter (STC) for 2026. Standing at the threshold of a new year, I am energized by the vibrant spirit of our Houston and South Texas medical community—a community built on a legacy of excellence, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

Our mission for 2026 is clear: From Affluence to Influence. Under the broader vision of APPNA President Dr. Babar Rao, we are committed to moving beyond professional success to create a measurable, lasting impact on policy, healthcare equity, and community welfare.

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