Prof. Dr. Syed Atiqul Haq

Prof. Dr. Syed Atiqul Haq is widely regarded as one of the best rheumatologists in Bangladesh, with deep expertise in arthritis (RA), knee osteoarthritis (OA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and osteoporosis.

Qualification

Prof. Dr. Haq was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 2003, followed by the International Fellowship of the American College of Rheumatology in 2005.

Position

He is the former Chairman and Professor of Rheumatology at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and currently serves as Chief Consultant at Green Life Center for Rheumatic Care and Research, Dhaka.

Practice

He set up the country's first Rheumatology clinic back in 1991 and was instrumental in founding the Bangladesh Rheumatology Society in 1997, where he now serves as President.

His academic interests center on the epidemiology of rheumatic disorders, knee osteoarthritis, and SLE, and over the years he has contributed enormously to building up rheumatology training, practice, and research in Bangladesh.