Irfan Tahir Qureshi
Orthopedist
7 Hospital Street Fort McMurray Alberta, T9H 4A4About
Irfan Tahir Qureshi, MD, FRCS(C), works at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Alberta, Canada. This hospital is part of Alberta Health Services. Dr. Qureshi specializes in hand surgery, joint replacement, and sports medicine. A native of Pakistan, he has completed his residency in South Africa and Canada. He completed a 6 months sports medicine residency at University of Alberta and a 4 month spinal surgery training at University of Calgary. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Qureshi relies on the support and effort of his team.
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Education and Training
University of Witwatersrand FCS(Ortho)SA 2000
RCPSC FRCS(Canada) 2005
The University of Punjab M,B.B,S 1988
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Sports injuriesSpine surgeryAdult Reconstruction Arthroplasty
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
Team Effort, Great Support System
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
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