Dr. Lubna Mirza was honored with the prestigious 2021 American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Outstanding Service Award for her dedicated advocacy and service in advancing endocrine health among underserved communities. Graduating from Chandka Medical College, Larkana, Pakistan, in 1999, she pursued her residency training at the University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy Hospital Of Pittsburgh, graduating in 2008, and subsequently completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2010.
Since 2010, Dr. Mirza has been actively practicing as an Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist at Norman Regional Hospital. Additionally, she generously contributes her expertise as a volunteer faculty member for the Comanche Memorial Hospital Family Practice residency program in Lawton, Oklahoma, and serves as an assistant professor for the PA program at OU. Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Mirza remains deeply engaged in community service as a volunteer Endocrinologist at two free clinics, Shifa Clinic and Manos Juntas in Oklahoma City area.
Dr. Mirza holds the distinction of being the first Endocrinologist from Chandka Medical College. She is also recognized as the author of “Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes” in Urdu. Her scholarly contributions extend to peer-reviewed journals and national scientific meetings, where she has delivered oral presentations and presented posters. Notably, she has authored over two hundred articles in Urdu for the online magazine Humsub, championing awareness on women’s health, diabetes, and other endocrine disorders.
Residing in Norman, Oklahoma, with her partner Tom Taylor, Dr. Mirza is a proud parent to two university attendees, Naveed and Isha. Her family also includes a beloved dog named Stormy and a cat named Tina. Committed to lifelong learning and leveraging her expertise for the betterment of society, Dr. Mirza embodies a profound dedication to her professional and personal endeavors.
Cardiovascular Manifestations of Thyroid Disorders
Objectives:
- Describe the relationship between the Thyroid hormone abnormalities and cardiovascular disease.
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for Thyroid disorders.
- Describe the effects of Thyroid disease management on cardiac outcomes.