Irfanullah Asad

Asad Irfanullah, MD

Interventional Radiology, Radiology

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

“I am dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate medical care at HCMC and at charity hospitals internationally. In addition to my commitment to my patients at HCMC, my mission in life is to introduce cutting edge medical technology to third world countries, trying to bridge the vast medical gap that exists today.”

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Irfanullah’s special interest lies with the diagnosis and management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). He coordinates the PAD workshop for the Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Irfanulllah is also an active lecturer at the Pakistani Society of International Radiology.

Publications

  • Marsh D, Hashim R, Hassany F, Hussain N, Igbal Z, Irfanullah A, et. al. Front-line management of pulmonary tuberculosis: an analysis of tuberculosis and treatment practices in urban Sindh, Pakistan. Tuber Lung Dis. 1996;77(1):86-92
  • Brenes J, King R, Irfanullah A. Inferior vena cava malformations presenting as extensive deep venous thrombosis: a familial case series. Gazz Med Ital – Arch Sci Med. 2012;171:1-2
  • Brenes JA and Irfanullah A. Stent-assisted coiling of a ruptured renal artery aneurysm: an unusual case of back pain. Op Circ Vasc J. 2012;5:8-12

Medical School

  • Aga Khan University, KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Residency

  • Interventional Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Fellowship

  • Interventional Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Professional Affiliations

  • Society of Interventional Radiology
  • American College of Radiology
  • Radiological Society of North America
  • Minnesota Endovascular Interventional Conference

Credentials

  • Subspecialty Board Certification of Added Qualifications in Vascular and Interventional Radiology by the American Board of Radiology
  • Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology
  • Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of Minnesota

Honors

  • Selected as Best Teacher by the University of Minnesota Radiology residency program

Personal

“I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling throughout the world.  I am also an active squash player and coach and revel in the fact that I regularly beat my chief. I am an avid outdoor person and enjoy backpacking, mountain biking and cross country skiing.  I am also committed to a healthy and active lifestyle and often bike to work.”