Dr. Irfan Siddiqui: Helping Patients With Heart & Vascular Problems
Dr. Irfan Siddiqui began his education in 1995 at the Nova Southeastern University in the School of Osteopathic Medicine. Being in Fort Lauderdale, Florida opened the opportunity to continue his education through to his Doctorate. By 2003 Irfan Siddiqui obtained multiple degrees in Biological Sciences. He continued his education though an internship in the Mclaren Health System with Michigan State University. In 2005 Irfan was hired as the Chief Resident of Internal Medicine.
By 2006, Dr. Irfan Siddiqui began a Cardiology Fellowship. The stability of his growth only enhanced his ability to press for more information and develop his own influence to the benefit of his patience.
Irfan Siddiqui took an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the VA Intermountain Health care program at University Hospital in partnership with the University of Utah. This continued post-doctoral training has only empowered him to provide his patients with the best possible care. Today, he has returned to Florida, where he works at the Institute of Florida at the Heart and Vascular center.
While Dr. Irfan Siddiqui continued this formal education, he obtains multiple certifications as well. Among those certifications from the American College of Osteopathic Internist; Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology. He obtains Nuclear Physics Certifications, CTA Certification Level 2, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) License. In addition, Dr. Irfan Siddiqui also obtained the required certifications for Medicine and Surgery from Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Utah Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Tell us a bit about what you do.
I spend time with each patient, learn what is bothering them, and work hard to help resolve any problems they present to me. Sometimes that means we go well over their appointment time, and other times it means I order a host of testing and we discuss the results when they are back in. This can often lead to interesting and amazing progress for the health of my patients.
What gave you the idea for (what you do/your company)? How did it start?
I always wanted to help people. It was something I was inspired to do from the time I was a young man. Becoming a doctor has always seemed to be the best way to positively impact the lives of those I encounter. I can diagnose and resolve problems that they may not have realized were lingering beneath the surface.
What’s your favorite thing about your chosen profession?
My favorite thing about this profession is that I can impact the lives I touch. I have saved lives because of my knowledge. My treatment efforts have enabled me to create paths to healthy lifestyles that leave lasting results in the lives of my patients. These lifestyle changes have helped my patients. They have lived longer and longer lives since then.
What keys to being productive can you share with us?
My most productive days begin with a nice meal in the morning. Then I make sure that I take a few minutes of quiet time when I first get into the hospital to review my schedule. Reviewing my schedule in the morning helps me to organize my thoughts, review my cases, and prepare for my patients.
Tell us one long-term goal in your career.
Really, I think I just want to keep doing what I’m doing. I want to be able to help my patients in a way that creates lasting health benefits and long-term positive results. The desire to help others continues to fuel everything I do.
Every morning I wake up with the goal of helping a single person each day. Really, some days I see a dozen or more and, on those days, I want to help every single one of them. But helping just one makes the day worth it.
What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned through the course of your career?
That is a tough question. Many lessons are learned with each unique encounter with a patient. Every patient is a path that leads to a new lesson. Sometimes that lesson is about a day to day organization improvement. Some days the lessons are much more personal or disconcerting. It would be difficult to select a single lesson.
What advice would you give to others aspiring to succeed in your field?
My first bit of advice would be to learn everything you can. Read everything you can about your selected field of medical study. Learn about communicating with people. Both are critical for this field. You always want to stay up to date regarding the newest research, newest medical breakthrough, and the newest option for your patients.
My next bit of advice would be to tell someone not to give up even if they are faced with a very difficult case. It may be daunting, but you might be the only person who can make a difference in their lives.
What are your favorite things to do outside of work?
I have many hobbies, but spending time with my family is the best thing about my free time. We can do something minor like watch a Netflix show together or we could travel to any place in the world. Regardless of what it is we do together it is always enjoyable to spend time together.
Name a few influential books you’ve read and/or websites you keep up with that you’d recommend to readers.
This is a good question. The only book that comes to mind right now is Win Friends and Influence People. It is amazing how much I learned from that book and how it impacted my patients as I learned how to improve my ability to interact with them. I would strongly suggest the book to anyone who encounters people on a steady and consistent basis.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I’d tell younger Irfan Siddiqui to not take yourself too seriously. There is so much in life to enjoy and so much you will want to do. Don’t skip it. Make the time to enjoy yourself, to relax, and create the opportunity to do all the things you want to do so that you can have a wonderful time alongside all your schooling. It will make you a better physician and a better man.
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