Rasheed Mazhar

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Dr. Rashid Mazhar, a highly accomplished Cardio-thoracic surgeon, graduated from Dow Medical College, Pakistan, and obtained surgical fellowships from Edinburgh and Glasgow in the UK. With training in Cardio-thoracic surgery at Harefield Hospital, London, a prominent center in the field, he currently serves as a senior consultant Cardio-thoracic surgeon at HMC. Dr. Mazhar specializes in minimally invasive and Robotic Thoracic surgery, with a strong emphasis on teaching, research, and innovations.

His passion for merging medicine with technology is evident in his collaborations with engineering colleagues to develop user-end-driven solutions, particularly in automation, objective monitoring, and user-friendly signal processing. Dr. Mazhar's research projects at HMC and Qatar Foundation have secured numerous grants totaling more than 2.5 million USD. His contributions include over 40 publications, three granted patents, seven patents under process, and several awards, including the HMC Innovations Awards and Stars of Excellence Awards in the research category.

As a team leader, Dr. Mazhar has spearheaded groundbreaking projects, such as a research simulator model for maximal output CPR and an electronic chest drain monitor, earning him accolades and recognition for his outstanding contributions to Cardio-thoracic surgery. His multifaceted role extends to academia, where he holds positions at Weill-Cornell Medical College and Qatar Medical College, emphasizing his commitment to education and research-driven medical advancements.

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