Pakistani-Descent Physicians Society of Chicago

APPNA Illinois Chapter
Serving Humanity Through Compassionate Care and Professional Excellence

Dr. Shahid Ahsan
President

President's Message

Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Community Members,

My name is Dr. Shahid Ahsan, a 1986 graduate of Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan. I am board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. I am currently practicing at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. Prior to this, I worked in Lafayette, Indiana, where I served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine and as Director of the ICU and Sleep Disorder Program. I also had the honor of teaching at the Indiana University School of Medicine for nearly 24 years, serving as Course Director for Critical Care and Internal ...

Upcoming Events

About PPS

2026 Executive Council

President:
Dr. Shahid Ahsan

President Elect:
Dr. Tariq Hameed

Secretary:
Dr. Irum Ahmed

Board of Trustees 2026

Chair:
Dr. Samina Hijab

Secretary:
Dr Asif Syed

Achievements & History

The Pakistan Physicians Society affectionately known as PPS was a brain child of Dr. Nasir Rana in 1979 who registered PPS as an educational professional..

Constitution and Bylaws

PREAMBLE We the physicians of Pakistani descent, out of our conviction for our profession and motherland, do hereby proclaim the if apple a establish

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APPNA/PPS Clinic

APPNA /PPS health clinic was started for the local community in 2008. The mission of APPNA/PPS Community Health Center is provide patients the most effective healthcare services with best possible outcomes. APPNA Health Center provides

Why become A Member?

One should become a member because PPS is the only and most prestigious organization of Pakistani Physicians in Illinois. This organization is not for profit, free of political agenda and is working toward the promotion of social, cultural,

Notable News

PPS Annual Iftar Dinner 2026

PPS Ramadan Fund Raiser 2026

PPS 2026 Strategic Meeting held at APPNA