About Me
At the intersection of unwavering drive, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and sheer commitment, you find Dr. Atiq Rehman. Originating from Pakistan, he has established himself as a stalwart in the world of healthcare, with a focus on cardiac surgery and transcatheter therapies. Driven by his unwavering commitment, he traversed continents to acquire knowledge and, through his unwavering dedication, applied it to save numerous lives.
A Rigorous Academic Journey
Motivated from the beginning to advance in the medical field, Rehman started his academic journey at Aga Khan University in Pakistan. Continuously pushing his boundaries and driven by relentless intrinsic motivation, he dove deeply into surgical residencies, fellowships (including a fellowship in Cardiac surgery and another dedicated to Robotics and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery), and research, alongside acquiring several specialized and executive certificates. Dedicated to growing as a surgeon and a healthcare leader, he disciplined himself to achieve an MBA from George Washington University, a Healthcare Leadership Certificate from Cornell University, an executive certificate course in Strategic Supply Chain Management from MIT, and several others.
Coupling Integrity with Innovation
Motivation in tow, Dr. Atiq Rehman’s drive always remained strong, and he brought a wave of innovation with integrity and dedication. He has performed over 3000 open-heart surgeries, including 800 minimally invasive and 500 robotic-assisted ones, showcasing his integrity in dealing with human lives and meticulous nature in complex operations. Rehman’s continuous striving for excellence led him to be a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences, Venus MedTech, Laguna Tech, Medtronic, and various other esteemed healthcare organizations, sharing his valuable insights to impact more lives indirectly.
Career Accolades and Accomplishments
His unique foresight, tempered by his integrity and fanned by his motivation, caught attention nationally and internationally. Due to his relentless diligence, Rehman has been significantly busier than any other medical consultant in his specialty across the U.S. for the past eight years (ranked number 5 in the whole U.S. across all product lines for 2021). His commitment to innovation and patient safety led to landmark achievements, including performing over 900 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR) and more than 100 MitraClip procedures. He has to his credit startup/proctoring of more than 75 structural heart programs across the U.S. and Internationally. His impressive career is underpinned by over 100 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and U.S./International presentations.
In addition, he has been at the front of Quality management and thus serves as Director of Quality for various hospitals. His interest in Clinical Supply Chain Management led him to be a Trinity Health System Board Member at Health Trust Group (Global Purchasing Organization) Cardiovascular Board (the only physician member on the board). More recently, he served as Vice President of Clinical Supply Chain Management at Adena Health System.
A Balanced Personal Life
Fulfillment for Rehman isn’t just career-focused; he enhances his well-being through various hobbies and personal activities. Engaged in soccer from childhood and was even the captain of his Med School team, Rehman’s hobby serves as an embodiment of his motivational mindset. Always striving for self-betterment, he finds joy in the competition with himself. Besides sports, Rehman nourishes his curiosity by reading books, traveling, and hiking, lending a well-roundedness to his otherwise busy life.
Commitment to Social Welfare
Rehman’s integrity goes beyond his professional life and seeps into his philanthropic endeavors. He actively contributed and participated in the recovery from the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake, extending his healing touch beyond the hospital walls and reaffirming his unwavering dedication to the wellness of people.
Dr. Atiq Rehman, a motivation-fueled cardiac surgeon and transcatheter therapy specialist, embodies the principles of hard work, discipline, integrity, and continuous growth. His effective blend of professional wisdom, personal engagement, and societal involvement, all driven by unwavering motivation and underpinned with robust integrity, makes him a distinguished individual who touches countless lives daily.
