Meet the Staff
Aamir Faruqui, Tazeen Ghaznavi, Kimberly Heiny, Alison Ramos
Dr. Aamir A. Faruqui
About Dr. Faruqui
Dr. Faruqui is a pulmonologist with over 20 years of experience. He has been the president of Aamir A Faruqui, MD Inc. since June of 2006. After receiving his MBBS from Aga Khan University in Pakistan in 1991, Dr. Faruqui moved to Illinois where he completed his fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Faruqui also completed a fellowship at Stanford University in Sleep Medicine in 2000, before receiving an MBA from the University of Chicago in 2015.
Certifications
- American Board of IM/Pulmonary Disease
- American Board of IM/Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of IM/Sleep Medicine
Leadership Roles
- Quality management medical director for case management
- Medical director of the Respiratory Department at Kindred Hospital San Leandro
- Former Director of Telemedicine program at John Muir
- Former Fellow of College of Chest Physicians
Fun Fact!
Dr. Faruqui is a single-digit handicap golfer and his favorite place to visit in California is Monterey Bay.
About Tazeen Ghaznavi (Practice Manager)
Tazeen Ghaznavi has been the practice manager for Aamir Faruqui MD for 16 years. Outside of the office, she loves to hike, spend time with her family and enjoy a good book.
About Kimberly Heiny (Office Manager/Medical Assistant)
Kimberly Heiny has 35 years of experience in the medical field, both clinical experience and front office experience. She currently is an office manager and medical assistant with Aamir Faruqui MD, and is a strong patient advocate. Kim is a passionate animal lover and dog mom, that loves to go camping in her free time.
About Alison Ramos (Medical Assistant)
Alison Ramos is the primary medical assistant at Aamir Faruqui MD. She is a proud mother of 2 who loves to make people smile. In her free time, Alison loves to read books, and enjoy a good cup of coffee.