Furqan Sattar
Preston,United Kingdom
Summary
Empathetic Family Physician/GP with focus on patient-centred care and holistic treatment. Specialised in managing chronic conditions and implementing preventative health strategies, leading to improved patient outcomes and increased satisfaction rates. Known for fostering strong relationships with patients and colleagues, contributing to collaborative and supportive work environment. Specializes in MSK and lifestyle medicine, currently pursuing a diploma in lifestyle medicine.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
GP Fellow in MSK
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool
03.2025 - Current
- Undertook Tier-2 MSK clinics
- Reviewed patients referred to MSK service by primary care
- Assessed and devised personalised treatment plans based on individual needs and circumstances, promoting recovery and wellbeing optimisation.
Salaried GP
Newton Drive Health Centre, Blackpool
Blackpool
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Managing wide range of presentations to primary care including managing chronic illnesses.
- Undertook joint injection clinics
- Respiratory lead for practice, developed asthma and COPD care pathway
- Coordinated with other community and secondary care services to ensure holistic patient care provision.
- Managing high caseload with strong organisational skills.
GPST3
Newton Drive health Centre, Blackpool
Blackpool
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked as a GP registrar in this practice.
GPST2 (GP Plus Public health post)
North Shore Surgery
Blackpool
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked part-time in GP practice and public health roles.
- Led a report project evaluating local homeless health service in Blackpool. Conducted interviews with individuals experiencing homelessness to gather insights.
- Collaborated with various organisations and community teams.
- Developed report writing skills through comprehensive evaluation processes.
GPST2 - Psychiatry
The Harbour, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool
Blackpool
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Gained experience in inpatient Psychiatry unit, The Harbour, Blackpool, specialising in elderly ward care for dementia patients with complex physical and mental health challenges.
GPST1 - Emergency Medicine
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Gained experience in diverse areas of a busy Emergency Department.
- Managed care for unwell children, adults, and elderly patients with varying conditions.
- Collaborated with health professionals to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
- Developed resilience while working with acutely unwell patients under demanding circumstances.
GPST1 - Respiratory Medicine
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
Blackpool
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked in respiratory ward during peak of COVID pandemic while managing acute medical on-call rota.
Clinical Fellow - Trust grade doctor
Barking, havering & Redbridge University hospitals NHS foundation Trust, Romford
Romford
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Acquired foundational surgical skills across Orthopaedics, E.N.T, general, and vascular surgery.
Observed numerous acute presentations within various surgical specialties.
House Officer
Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan
Lahore
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Executed 3-month rotations in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, and Neurosurgery during foundation year
Education
MRCGP -
Royal College of General Practitioners
United KingdomMB BS -
Shifa College of Medicine
Islamabad, Pakistan 11.2011 - 12.2016
Diploma in MSK Medicine -
Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team work
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Triage and prioritisation
- Healthcare leadership
- Medical diagnostics
- Patient-centred approach
- Diagnostic expertise
- QOF and clinical audit
- Ongoing personal development
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Fitness
- Hiking and Outdoors
- Medical History
- Alternative Medical Therapies
- Student of Islamic Knowledge
Certification
MB BS, MRCGP, DFSEM(UK)
References
Can be provided on request
Research & Publications
- Telescopic Total Extra-peritoneal Hernia Repair - A learning curve perspective, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan 2018
- 7th Author of this single-institute study
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/18.4608
Courses
- Joint Injection Course
- ATLS, Royal College of Surgeons MAY 2019
- ALS, Resuscitation Council (UK) DECEMBER 2019
- Introduction to Principles and Practices of Clinical Researc, National Institute of Health (NIH), US 2015
Internships
- Clinical Electives, Imperial College London, London OCTOBER 2016 — NOVEMBER 2016
- Clinical Electives as a 3rd year medical student for 4 weeks, in the department of Plastics and reconstructive surgery.
Exams
- RCA MAY 2023 Passed, 1st attempt
- AKT OCTOBER 2022 Scored 90% overall
- MRCS (A), Royal College of Surgeons APRIL 2019
Miscellaneous
- Shifa Serving Humanity 2012 — 2016 Core team member of volunteering organisation in Medical school
- Burns for Medical Students 2015 Educational mobile app created for medical education. Has been discontinued.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GP Fellow in MSK
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
03.2025 - Current
Salaried GP
Newton Drive Health Centre, Blackpool
12.2023 - 01.2026
GPST3
Newton Drive health Centre, Blackpool
08.2022 - 11.2023
GPST2 (GP Plus Public health post)
North Shore Surgery
02.2022 - 08.2022
GPST2 - Psychiatry
The Harbour, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool
08.2021 - 01.2022
GPST1 - Emergency Medicine
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
02.2021 - 07.2021
GPST1 - Respiratory Medicine
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
08.2020 - 01.2021
Clinical Fellow - Trust grade doctor
Barking, havering & Redbridge University hospitals NHS foundation Trust, Romford
10.2018 - 10.2019
House Officer
Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan
04.2017 - 03.2018
MB BS -
Shifa College of Medicine
11.2011 - 12.2016
MRCGP -
Royal College of General Practitioners
Diploma in MSK Medicine -
Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine