Dr. Zubair Ahmad Magray

I am a rheumatologist specialized in autoimmune diseases, working with patients who deal with long term and often unpredictable conditions. My practice cover a wide range of disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma and different overlap syndromes that sometimes blur lines between diagnosis. These illnesses are complex, they dont follow one fixed pattern, which mean every patient require an individual approach, and that is what I try to focus on. I use conventional DMARDs, biologics and targeted synthetic therapies depending on what the condition demand and how the patient respond. Some cases stabilize early, some need frequent adjustments, and sometimes even the best planned treatment may not work as expected, that’s where patience and continuity matter. Along with medicine I perform procedures like intra-articular corticosteroid injections, platelet-rich plasma therapy and joint aspirations, because relief often comes not from one method but combining things together. In daily work I rely a lot on diagnostic precision—interpreting immunological assays, serological profiles, and musculoskeletal imaging to catch the disease stage correctly. Missing a small detail can change treatment direction, so I try to spend time carefully correlating lab data with what the patient actually feels in their body. I run an independent rheumatology clinic where I see a large proportion of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Over the years I managed complex cases like lupus nephritis, refractory rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis with multi organ involvement, psoriatic arthritis with diabetes or hypertension, and other overlap states that need very close monitoring. I work with female patients who have gender-specific challenges in autoimmune disease, and also geriatric patients where age-related factors complicate therapy. Procedures like PRP injections and joint aspiration for osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder and inflammatory arthritis are part of my practice, and I have seen many patients gain back function with these. I also make sure to stay updated by joining CME activities and international training, like EULAR courses on SLE. These keep me aligned with current guidelines and evolving therapies. For me rheumatology is not only about prescribing drugs, it’s about long term partnership with patients. Chronic disease can be draining, so I put equal attention on counseling, lifestyle changes, and rehabilitation. Family medicine principles—continuity, coordination, comprehensive care—are deeply integrated in the way I work. At the end, the aim is not just to manage symptoms, but to help patients live a life where disease is not controlling everything.