Meet Our Fellows
Bilal Ashqar, M.D.
Clinical Fellow, Department of Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, Geriatrics
Residency/Fellowship: JFK/Raritan Bay Medical Center, NJ (Internal Medicine), Hackensack University Medical Center (Geriatrics Fellowship)
Research/Clinical Interests: Dr. Ashqar is devoted to the holistic care of the elderly, focusing on the deprescription of unnecessary medications and optimizing treatment regimens. He advocates for a health system that emphasizes the significance of geriatric syndromes, aiming to reduce treatment costs while enhancing patient outcomes. His dedication extends to mentoring future medical professionals in geriatric care excellence.
Sidrah Rafiq, M.D.
Geriatric Fellow, Department of Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center
Residency/Fellowship: New York Medical College, Denville/Passaic (Internal Medicine), Hackensack University Medical Center (Geriatric Fellowship)
Research/Clinical Interests: Dr. Rafiq is adept at building positive relationships with patients by delivering compassionate and empathetic care. As a future geriatrician, I would like to help seniors stay active and independent as they grow older and help with mobility, fall prevention, and overall functionality. In addition to clinic work, she enjoys working as an adjunct professor and working with medical students.
