- Dr. Waqas Ahmed founded American TelePhysicians Group of Companies with a vision to provide patient-focused connected healthcare across the globe. He believes in disruptive business model and foresees digital health and telemedicine as a promising way to deliver healthcare services across the globe.
- He pioneered the concept of establishing online healthcare eco-systems and interlinking them using information technology. He is also the driving force behind the concept of connecting American healthcare market with the emerging international markets. As a CEO, he oversees the development of company’s strategy along with its board and leads the implementation of the company’s long and short-term plans in accordance with that strategy.
- He is a medical graduate of King Edward Medical University in Pakistan and has worked in various healthcare networks around the world including UK and New Zealand. He moved to US in 2007 and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Health System in Cincinnati, Ohio, followed by Nephrology Fellowship at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. He is currently based in Jacksonville, Florida, where he also practices Nephrology.
- Prior to founding ATP, he worked in various leadership roles and received numerous awards for his clinical research and educational work. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American College of HealthCare Executives.
- Dr. Khan is board certified in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, and General and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, followed by a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure/Heart Transplantation and Interventional Cardiology from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has an extensive research experience and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals in the field of cardiovascular diseases.
- Dr. Khan has vast experience and training in diagnosing and managing congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation and myocardial infarction. As an interventional cardiologist, he also treats patients needing angioplasty and stent placement after a heart attack. He also has special interest in managing patients with advanced heart failure by following “Get with the Guidelines” recommendations set forth by the American Heart Association.
- As Chief medical officer of American TelePhysicians, Dr. Khan oversees day to day clinical and administrative operations of the company in the US. He manages company operations and projects related to EHR development, quality improvement and human resources and acts as a key member of the team connecting clinical side with the technological and marketing side of the company.
- As Chief Operating Officer for American Telephysicians Group, Ms. Faiza Batta, oversees the growth strategy and leads the work to define and deliver operational excellence for the Group Companies. In addition to overseeing new business development, monitoring accomplishment, she is charged with developing and implementing policies and procedures across various non-instructional functions including operation, finance and administration. Collaboratively with the Chief Executive, she oversees a Team of professionals and leaders, works closely with the Board to ensure sustainability and growth of the Group Companies.
- Ms. Batta is an International Development Banker, has over three decades of global experience in working in a Leadership role at Global development organizations and financial institutions such as World Bank Group Member organizations i.e. World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), International Development Agency (IDA) as well as, Bank of America, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and OIKOS International. Her expertise span into Leadership, management, devising strategies, policies, business origination, transaction execution, portfolio management, operational supervision, government and media relations and is widely recognized for her track record of achieving exceptional policy and regulatory improvement for private sector growth, in frontier countries working together with the governments under highly challenging environment. Her diverse career profile includes proficiency in leading/managing projects related to real and financial sectors in developing countries (South Asia, MENA) to economic leaders (North America, Europe).
- Ms. Batta Holds an MBA in Marketing, Masters in Economics and Masters in English literature from distinguished institutes.
- Gayle Ballard is a healthcare/strategic planning executive with 20+ years of experience in clinical, financial and operational aspects of healthcare management. She earned an MA, MBA, and a certificate of achievement from the Institute for Business Strategy Development: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.
- She has served as the director of Strategic Planning/Business Development/Marketing/PR for the Hospital Corporation of America and as manager of strategic planning at OSF Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois, one of the top 10 integrated delivery systems in the country.
- Gayle's professional experience also includes positions of executive director for Development and Strategic Integration at Evolution Health, Principal at Navigy Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and served as an internal entrepreneurial think-tank designed to develop, acquire, invest and implement innovative healthcare solutions.
- Dr. Hammad Bhatti earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. He works as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and division chief at Central University of Florida/VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida.
- Dr. Bhatti is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He has vast experience in diagnosing and managing chronic respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis and lung cancers. Dr. Bhatti is a co-founder of American TelePhysicians, serves as director of Pulmonology Services, and oversees clinical integration protocols.
- A Results-Oriented Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 13 years of experience in managing large & complex IT System, Application Development, Web Integration, Infrastructure, Information Security Programs and driving business growth and profitability through translating corporate/client vision into executable plans
- Mr. Junaid has a vast amount of experience at both emerging start-ups and established companies that has been gained on large-scale domestic and international projects. Proven experience in building and leading technical teams to develop highly scalable, resilient and secure solutions that solve complex business problems. Well versed in the requirements of various compliance standards, such as PCI and HIPAA.
- His confidence with a proven track of adding value to the organizations by realizing the full power of technology to drive business. Visionary leader skilled in wide-ranging technology initiatives, providing unique insight into Telecom and IT processes. Track record for excelling in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.
- Dr. Naila Goldenberg is an endocrinologist and clinical lipidologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. She obtained her medical degree at Medical School at St Petersburg State Pavlov University in Russia, followed by an Internal Medical residency at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She then pursued a fellowship in endocrinology at the University of Michigan.
- Dr. Goldenberg is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, National Lipid Association and American Functional Medicine Organization. Her areas of interests include hyperlipidemia, obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome. She has presented her academic and research work at various scientific meetings and has co-authored several peer-reviewed research articles.
- Dr. Mujtaba Butt is an interventional gastroenterologist who is currently practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a graduate of King Edward Medical College and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. After completion of his specialty training, Dr. Butt worked for the Digestive Diseases Institute at the Cleveland Clinic for two years. Dr. Butt holds board certifications for with the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Gastroenterology.
- Dr. Butt’s clinical focus is on pancreaticobiliary diseases, especially the diagnosis, staging and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He is routinely performs interventional procedures including ERCP, EUS and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. His research interests focus on benign and malignant pancreaticobiliary diseases.
- Dr. Daniel Kohm is a highly accomplished gastroenterologist and hepatologist in practice for over 30 years. He obtained his medical degree from St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
- Dr. Kohm has a strong interest in chronic hepatitis management and is currently practicing gastroenterology and hepatology in Jacksonville, Florida.
- April Botero is a certified physical therapist who is currently practicing in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Ms. Botero earned her Master of Physical Therapy in 2004 from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She has an extensive experience in setting up outpatient and home health physical therapy programs. She has also been working in various tertiary hospital centers in Florida.
- Ms. Botero manages patients of all ages, including children, and is completing additional certification in the field of Oncology. She is also Lee Silverman Voice Treatments (LSVT) certified and specializes in taking care of patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Dr. Fahad Waqar earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Pakistan. After finishing his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, he joined its faculty as Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine before pursuing subspecialty training in Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and fellow of American College of Physicians.
- Dr. Waqar, over the years, has published several research papers in the field of medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He is involved in several ongoing research projects in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. He also has a passion for medical and health informatics.
- Amy Kozsuch holds Masters degrees in Nursing Science, Business Administration, and Healthcare Management. The daughter of a surgeon and surgical nurse, Amy has followed her parents’ example and dedicated her career to making a difference in patients’ lives. After giving 25 years of service to a wide range of clinical and leadership roles in the renal industry, she turned her attention to consulting with companies undergoing change brought on by the healthcare reform and new technology.
- In addition to her professional consulting, Amy serves the healthcare community through volunteer activities across the country. She is the vice president and grant chair of the National Kidney Foundation of Florida, the president of the Florida Renal Administrators Association and a board member of the Wound Reach Foundation.
- Dr. Raza Hashmi obtained his medical degree from the King Edward Medical College in Pakistan and completed his internal medicine residency training from Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He pursued fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and rheumatology fellowship training at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. He is currently practicing rheumatology in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Dr. Hashmi is a member of American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians. He has expertise in treating a wide range of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis and vasculitis.
- Dr. Faisal Usman earned his medical school degree from King Edward Medical College, in 2002. He completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2008 at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Queens Hospital Center) New York followed by a fellowship (2011) in Pulmonary and Critical care medicine at University OF Florida, Jacksonville
- Dr. Usman holds three board certifications. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine
- Dr. Usman works as an intensivist & pulmonologist at Flagler hospital Saint Augustine. He has vast experience in in diagnosing and managing chronic respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis and lung cancer. Dr. Usman has special interest in interventional Pulmonology (Super dimensional Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Endobronchial tumor debulking, Endobronchial Stent , Medical Thoracoscopy)
- Dr. Adnan is a Gastroenterologist & Advanced Gastrointestinal Imaging specialist in Vermont, USA. He obtained his medical degree from King Edward Medical University, Pakistan and completed his internal medicine residency training from Saint Mary’s Hospital/Yale University, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
- He pursued fellowship training in Gastroenterology from University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA and then pursued Advanced Gastroenterology Fellowship from University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
