Iqra Aftab, MD in

Iqra Aftab, MD

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Expert Peer Reviewer at BMJ Digital Health & AI
📍 New York, New York, United States

Iqra Aftab is a practicing Rheumatologist at AtlantiCare who actively works at the intersection of clinical care and technology. An alumna of the University of Toronto, she is also the Vice President at Docs In Tech and a recognized healthtech innovator and community builder.

Outside of her clinical duties, she is deeply passionate about fostering collaboration to solve healthcares biggest challenges. She hosts "builders circles" in New York City, creating a community that connects clinicians with engineers to spark innovation and drive meaningful change in the industry.

She led her team to win the FemHack Hackathon during NY Tech Week, showcasing her leadership in creating solutions for pressing healthcare issues.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Expert Peer Reviewer
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Healthtech Innovation
As a hackathon winner and keynote speaker, she focuses on bridging the gap between clinical care and technology to create impactful healthcare solutions.
Physician Experience
Her writing highlights the struggles of great doctors feeling trapped by inefficient systems, long waitlists, and technology that slows them down rather than helping.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Expert Peer Reviewer
BMJ Digital Health & AI
8-2025
Vice President
Docs In Tech
9-2023
Rheumatologist
AtlantiCare
7-2021 - 6-2023
Rheumatology Fellow
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
8-2018 - 2-2022
Resident Physician
Maimonides Medical Center
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Education
2010 - 2014
Life Sciences
University of Toronto
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