Azmat Riaz
  • Azmat Riaz

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Ext: 5326

As a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist with extensive clinical and academic experience, I am committed to advancing women's health through both practice and education. My career has been marked by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and mentorship. I am honored to have received the President of Pakistan Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes my contributions to medical education and clinical practice. Additionally, I serve as an examiner for internationally recognized clinical exams, contributing to the assessment and training of future specialists in our field. A notable highlight of my career was being featured by the BBC in a medical documentary, where I performed a complex procedure. This experience underscored the importance of sharing medical knowledge with a broader audience and highlighted the critical nature of our work. In addition, I hold a double Master's degree in reproductive health, human genetics, and female infertility from the University of Sydney, Australia. In my clinical practice, I prioritize patient-centered care, ensuring each individual receives personalized and compassionate treatment. My teaching roles have allowed me to mentor the next generation of medical professionals, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking and continuous improvement. I am always eager to connect with fellow professionals, educators, and innovators in the field of women's health.

Education
  • FCPS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan).
  • MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK
  • MPhil, University of Sydney, Australia.
  • MMed, Reproductive Health and Human Genetics, Sydney Medical School, Australia.
  • MBBS, University of Health Sciences, Pakistan.
Experience
  • Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dubai.
  • Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals Birmingham, UK.
  • Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan Health Services, Pakistan.
  • Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government of Pakistan.
Teaching Area
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Reproductive Health
Research
  • Immune cell changes in female infertility
  • Reproductive Health
  • Gynaecological cancer screening
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Roles of Regulatory T Cells in Endometriosis-associated Infertility (2017) at The International Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Maternal Health: Challenges and Opportunities in a Developing Country, The 4th Annual Queen Elizabeth II Centre Conference, Gerringong, Australia.
  • Infertility in Endometriosis: Is It Curable? Three-Minute Talk Competition, The University of Sydney, Australia.
  • T Cell Disturbances Are Associated with Female Infertility, RCOG Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  • Dysregulated Immuno-Suppression in Women with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility, Annual Scientific Meeting of the RANZCOG, Sydney, Australia.
  • Infertility in Endometriosis: Are the Suppressor Cells Dysregulated? Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology, Sydney, Australia.
  • Folic Acid Allergy in Pregnancy: A Case Report.
  • Surrogacy After Breast Cancer: A Case Report from the UAE.
  • Physicians' Awareness of Cancer Screening in the UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Society for Reproductive Biology, Birmingham, UK.
  • Society of Reproductive Biology, Australia.
  • Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK.
  • Grant: Circulating and Endometrial Regulatory T Cells and Related Populations in Endometriosis and Infertility: Endometriosis is Associated with Blunting of Endometrial Cyclical Effects and Reduced Proportions in Moderate-Severe Disease, Balnaves Foundation 42 Kick Start Grant, 2021 (NSW, Australia).
  • Presentation: Roles of Regulatory T Cells in Endometriosis-Associated Infertility (2017) at The International Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Maternal Health: Challenges and Opportunities in a Developing Country, The 4th Annual Queen Elizabeth II Centre Conference, Gerringong, Australia.
  • T Cell Disturbances Are Associated with Female Infertility, RCOG Congress, Hyderabad, India.
  • Dysregulated Immuno-Suppression in Women with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility, Annual Scientific Meeting of the RANZCOG, Sydney, Australia.
  • Infertility in Endometriosis: Are the Suppressor Cells Dysregulated? Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology, Sydney, Australia.