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About the Doctor

MBBS, MD (PMR), MPH, Diploma in Asthma, CCD (BIRDEM)

Dr. Saleh Ahmad
BMDC Verified A-43942
Dr. Saleh
Practicing since 2005
01 — The Profile

Two decades helping
Bangladesh move again.

Dr. Saleh Ahmad is a highly distinguished Interventional Physiatrist and Regenerative Medicine Expert with over 21 years of clinical experience. He specializes in advanced non-surgical recovery solutions including PRP, Stem Cell Therapy, NAD+ therapy, and ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions for chronic pain, arthritis, paralysis, and sports injuries.

Asst. Professor & HOD Holy Family RCMC Telemedicine Pioneer 9+ Int'l Conferences
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Years in practice
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Career positions
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Memberships
MBBS, MD (PMR), MPH, Diploma in Asthma, CCD (BIRDEM)
Asst. Professor & Head of PMR
Holy Family Red Crescent MC Hospital
9 International Conferences
14 Professional Memberships
Telemedicine Pioneer
MBBS, MD (PMR), MPH, Diploma in Asthma, CCD (BIRDEM)
Asst. Professor & Head of PMR
Holy Family Red Crescent MC Hospital
9 International Conferences
14 Professional Memberships
Telemedicine Pioneer
02 The Story

From SSC merit list
to teaching the next generation.

Dr. Saleh Ahmad is an accomplished physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with over two decades of experience in clinical care, public health, and healthcare leadership. He holds an MBBS from Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, an MD in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation from Dhaka Medical College under BSMMU, and an MPH from Daffodil International University. Dr. Ahmad currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, where he has played a pivotal role in both patient care and academic development. His professional journey at the institution includes serving as Consultant, Assistant Director, and Emergency Medical Officer, demonstrating his commitment to integrated and multidisciplinary rehabilitation services. His clinical expertise spans the management of musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities, pain and mobility disorders, post-stroke rehabilitation, and chronic disease-related functional impairments. He is a pioneer in Regenerative Medicine, practicing advanced therapies such as PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), PRF, Stem Cell Therapy, and NAD+ therapy. By utilizing ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions, he provides precise pain management for conditions like back pain, sciatica, and joint disorders, helping patients avoid invasive surgery while regaining full mobility. Dr. Ahmad is also actively involved in promoting community-based rehabilitation and telemedicine-driven physiotherapy models in underserved areas. In addition to his academic and clinical responsibilities, he has worked in various medical institutions and digital health platforms, contributing to healthcare delivery innovations across Bangladesh. He regularly conducts clinical training sessions and has participated in numerous national and international conferences related to physical rehabilitation, respiratory medicine, and hospital management. A passionate advocate for equitable and quality rehabilitation services, he contributes to public health initiatives including training on hospital SOPs, referral systems, and the CRVS cause-of-death certification program.

With a vision to advance rehabilitation medicine in Bangladesh, Dr. Saleh Ahmad remains deeply engaged in enhancing patient outcomes, strengthening medical education, and expanding access to specialized care.

03 Philosophy

What guides every diagnosis.

Four principles that shape how Dr. Saleh approaches each patient — distilled from twenty-plus years at the bedside.

Patient-First Medicine

Every treatment plan begins with one question — what does this patient actually need to live well again?

  • Listen before prescribing
  • Pain mapped, not assumed
  • Family is part of recovery
  • Long-term outcomes over quick fixes

Evidence + Experience

Two decades of clinical practice tempered by the latest peer-reviewed protocols in PMR and rehabilitation.

  • BSMMU-trained methodology
  • International conference participation
  • Continuous medical education
  • Outcome-tracked interventions

Care Without Borders

Telemedicine and digital follow-up bring specialist care to patients in every corner of Bangladesh.

  • Video consultation across districts
  • WhatsApp follow-ups
  • Bilingual prescriptions
  • Home-exercise video plans

Teach the Next Generation

As HOD and Assistant Professor, mentoring residents is as important as treating patients.

  • Bedside teaching rounds
  • Resident research supervision
  • Public-health authoring
  • Conference presentations
04 Areas of Focus

Where the expertise concentrates.

Specialisation density across the four clinical pillars of the practice — measured by patient volume, training depth and outcomes tracking.

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Pain Management

Spinal, joint, neuropathic

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Rehabilitation

Stroke, paralysis, post-op

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Arthritis Care

RA, osteoarthritis, gout

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Telemedicine

Remote consults & follow-up

05 A Day in the Life

From morning round
to evening chamber.

What a typical clinical day looks like — academic medicine, in-patient care, OPD, telemedicine and private practice all in one rhythm.

07:00
Morning Round

In-patient ward round at Holy Family RCMC.

09:30
OPD Clinic

Outpatient consultations — pain, paralysis, arthritis.

12:30
Procedure Hour

Joint injections and minor PMR procedures.

14:00
Teaching

Resident teaching rounds & journal review.

17:00
Telemedicine

Video calls for outstation patients.

19:30
Evening Chamber

Private chamber consultation & follow-up.

06 By the Numbers

Twenty-one years, condensed.

A snapshot of academic, clinical and professional milestones — counted from public records and institutional appointments.

01 / Tenure
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Years of clinical practice in PMR
02 / Education
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Academic qualifications
03 / Vision
Patients treated with care
04 / Career
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Career positions held
05 / Conferences
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International conferences
06 / Memberships
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Professional bodies
07 / Trainings
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Trainings & certifications
08 / Recognition
A+
Patient satisfaction
07 Academic Path

Education & Qualifications.

From SSC to MD in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation under BSMMU — over two decades of academic dedication.

1997

SSC

Udayan Bidyalaya

Dhaka Board First Division
1999

HSC

Rifles Public School and College

Dhaka Board First Division
2005

MBBS

Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College

Dhaka
2009

CCD (Certificate Course in Diabetology)

BIHS / Open University, UK

BIHS
2014

MPH

Daffodil International University

Dhaka
2014

Diploma in Asthma

Open University, UK / Education for Health, WHO

UK
2022

MD (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

BSMMU
08 Practice Principles

Four pillars, one promise.

Four non-negotiables that define how every consultation, prescription and follow-up is handled.

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Integrity

Honest diagnosis. No unnecessary investigations or procedures.

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Precision

Targeted, evidence-based treatment plans for every patient.

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Empathy

A consultation is a conversation — not a transaction.

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Progress

Measurable outcomes tracked at every follow-up.

09 Career Journey

16 positions over 21 years.

From early Medical Officer roles to Assistant Professor and Head of Department — and pioneering work in telemedicine and public health.

Dec 2023 – Present
Assistant Professor & Head of Department, PMR
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College

Leading the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — clinical care, training, and academic development.

academic Current
May 2023 – Dec 2023
Consultant, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital
clinical
Dec 2022 – May 2023
Assistant Director
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital

Hospital administration and patient services oversight.

academic
Aug 2015 – Dec 2022
Emergency Medical Officer (EMO)
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital

Front-line emergency medical care across more than seven years, including the COVID-19 frontline period.

clinical
Jan 2010 – Jul 2015
Resident Medical Officer (RMO), Medicine
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital
clinical
Jan 2009 – Jun 2009
Assistant Registrar, Medicine
Northern International Medical College & Hospital
clinical
Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
Medical Officer, Medicine
Northern International Medical College
clinical
Jul 2008 – Dec 2008
Medical Officer
University Dental College & Hospital
clinical
Sep 2006 – May 2007
Medical Officer
Azmol Foundation
clinical
Jun 2015 – Dec 2016
Chief Consultant – E-Health & Telemedicine
MILVIK Bangladesh (BIMA)

Designed and led mobile-first tele-health services for a multinational micro-insurance leader.

telemedicine
Jun 2015 – Dec 2016
Chief Consultant
M Dactar (powered by Robi)
telemedicine
Jan 2018 – Jun 2020
Advisor & Chief Consultant – E-Health & Telemedicine
Health Care Information System Bangladesh
telemedicine
Jan 2018 – Jun 2020
Chief Consultant
Dactar Bhai (powered by Banglalink)
telemedicine
Jan 2020 – Jul 2020
Chief Consultant & Advisor – Telemedicine / E-Health / Physio Tract
Interactive Artifact Bangladesh
telemedicine
Jan 2016 – Jun 2016
Consultant Physician
Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka
clinical
Jan 2015 – Present
Clinical Trainer in Asthma
icddr,b

Clinical training program on asthma diagnosis and primary-care management.

training Current
10 Languages

Care without a language barrier.

Consultations are available in three languages so patients always understand their diagnosis, prescription and recovery plan.

Bangla
Native
মাতৃভাষা — fluent across all dialects
English
Professional
Clinical, academic & international communication
Hindi
Conversational
Helpful for patients from neighbouring regions
11 Affiliations & Recognitions

Trusted by Bangladesh's top medical institutions.

BSMMU
BMDC
Holy Family RCMC
BAPMR
BMA
Telemed BD
12 Affiliations

Memberships & Organisational roles.

Founder, mentor and life member of the medical organisations that shape rehabilitation, family medicine and emergency care in Bangladesh.

Founder General Secretary Society of Family Medicine Bangladesh
Founder President BONDHU Blood Bank
Founder General Secretary Internee Doctors' Association (HFRCMCH)
Senior Vice President Alumni Association, HFRCMCH
Joint Secretary Alumni Association, HFRCMCH (2015–2022)
Vice President Bangladesh Primary Care Respiratory Society
Central Councillor Bangladesh Medical Association (2012–2013)
Executive Member Physicians for Social Responsibility Bangladesh
Executive Member Bangladesh Society of Emergency Medicine
Life Member Bangladesh Private Medical Practitioner Association (BPMPA)
Life Member Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA)
Life Member Dhaka University Graduate Members
Life Member Bangladesh Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Life Member Bangladesh Society of Emergency Medicine
13 Continuing Education

Conferences & Training.

Active participation in international medical conferences and continuous professional development.

International Conferences

  • 1st International Conference on Lung Health Dhaka, Bangladesh · 2008
  • 2nd International Conference on Lung Health Dhaka, Bangladesh · 2010
  • 3rd International Conference on Lung Health Dhaka, Bangladesh · 2013
  • 4th International Conference, Bangladesh Society of Emergency Medicine Dhaka, Bangladesh · —
  • 5th International Conference on Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery & Dhaka Live Dhaka, Bangladesh · 18–20 Dec 2014
  • International Conference on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dhaka, Bangladesh · 2015
  • 4th IPCRG Scientific Meeting Singapore · 28–30 May 2015
  • 2nd International Conference on Critical Care Medicine Dhaka, Bangladesh · 12–13 Sep 2015
  • 4th International Conference on Lung Health Dhaka, Bangladesh · 17–20 Nov 2015

Trainings & Certifications

  • Internship Training HFRCMCH · 12 Sep 2005 – 10 Sep 2006
  • PG Training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation BSMMU (Ex-PG) · 01 Jan 2013 – 30 Jun 2014
  • PG Training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation BSMMU (PG) · 01 Jan 2015 – 30 Jun 2015
  • PG Training in Cardiology BSMMU (PG) · 01 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2007
  • PG Training in Respiratory Medicine National Institute of Disease of the Chest Hospital (NIDCH) · 01 Jan 2008 – 30 Jun 2008
  • PG Training in Medicine HFRCMCH · 01 Jun 2009 – 30 Nov 2009
  • CCD — Certificate Course in Diabetology BIRDEM under Open University, UK · 2009
  • Certified Course on Breast Feeding Management Breast Feeding Foundation, HFRCMCH · —
  • Workshop on Dengue Syndrome & Dengue Fever — · —
  • Electrophysiology Workshop (NCS + EMG) BSMMU · 17–18 Dec 2013
  • Asthma Orientation Course — · 12–16 Oct 2008
  • Occupational Health & Safety Training WHO / NIPSON · —
  • Workshop in Emergency Medicine — · 01 Jan 2012
  • Training of Trainers (TOT) — · 13–14 May 2015
  • National Master Training on Structural Referral System DG Health, Bangladesh · 04–18 Apr 2018
  • National TOT on SOP for Hospital Management (Upazilas) DG Health, Bangladesh · 13–14 May 2018
  • TOT in Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCoD) MIS, DGHS & CRVS Secretariat, Cabinet Division · —
14 Quick Answers

Things people often ask.

A short list of the most common questions about consultations, scope of practice and online care.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — arthritis, spinal pain, paralysis, stroke recovery, sports injuries and chronic pain syndromes.

Yes. Telemedicine consultations are available for patients across Bangladesh and abroad, with bilingual prescriptions and follow-up.

Primary chamber and outpatient clinic at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, plus listed evening chambers.

Yes — both new and follow-up appointments can be booked online through the appointment page.
15 A Personal Note
"Medicine is a craft of patience. Behind every diagnosis is a person — a family, a livelihood, a hope of returning to the life they love. That's what keeps me at this work, year after year."
— Dr. Saleh Ahmad
MBBS, MD (PMR), MPH, Diploma in Asthma, CCD (BIRDEM)
09 Take the Next Step

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