Consultant Cardiologist
Dr. Farhan Ashraf
Dr. Farhan Ashraf is a Consultant Cardiologist at Lifecore Clinic, The Royal Group's premier VVIP facility for advanced health optimisation and longevity care in Abu Dhabi.
US-trained with subspecialist expertise in advanced cardiac imaging, Dr. Farhan brings a rare blend of diagnostic precision and clinical cardiology to the patients in his care.
01 — Background
Dr. Farhan's Background in Health & Medicine
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Clinical Credentials & Medical Training
A 2011 graduate of medical college in Pakistan, Dr. Farhan trained in the United States, completing his internal medicine residency at Brown University and a cardiology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Centre. He then pursued an advanced cardiac imaging fellowship at the University of South Florida, attaining Level 3 training in Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT and echocardiography.
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Comprehensive Cardiac Care
Dr. Farhan joined Lifecore after serving as Consultant Cardiologist at the Abu Dhabi branch of Imperial College London. Here he delivers a full range of cardiac services, from consultation to the interpretation and reporting of Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, echocardiography, Holter monitoring and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, all grounded in a precision-led approach.
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Research & Cardiovascular Imaging
Dr. Farhan's research reflects his dual focus on cardiac imaging and clinical cardiology. His work has explored the early use of coronary CT in individuals with risk factors and the predictive value of RV strain in liver transplant patients, among other areas, with publications spanning both imaging and clinical practice.
02 — Writings
Dr. Farhan's Latest Articles
The Quiet Rise of Preventative Cardiology
The genes you inherit and the habits you grew up around quietly shape the decades ahead. We explore how understanding your family history, from cardiac risk to metabolic patterns, allows our physicians to anticipate, personalise and protect with greater precision.
Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)
6th April 2026
The Pro's & Con's of Cardio
The genes you inherit and the habits you grew up around quietly shape the decades ahead. We explore how understanding your family history, from cardiac risk to metabolic patterns, allows our physicians to anticipate, personalise and protect with greater precision.
Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)
6th April 2026
Coronary Calcium Scores and Hidden Risk: What CT Angiography Reveals
A zero calcium score has long been considered reassuring. Research conducted by LifeCore's cardiology team found that CT angiography revealed coronary artery disease in 72% of asymptomatic individuals who had received that very result.
Written by Dr. Raza Qureshi, MBBS, MD(USA), MRCS(Ed), FRCEM(UK)
6th April 2026
03 — LinkedIn
Latest from LinkedIn
A selection of recent posts from Dr. Farhan on advanced cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, and the heart-side of healthy longevity.
- Cardiac ImagingMay 2026
Coronary CT angiography is quietly rewriting how we screen for early atherosclerosis, a quick note on what the latest evidence means for asymptomatic adults.
Read on LinkedIn - PreventionApril 2026
Lipoprotein(a), ApoB and inflammatory markers tell us far more than a standard lipid panel. Why advanced cardiac risk profiling belongs in any longevity workup.
Read on LinkedIn - LongevityMarch 2026
The cardiovascular system ages first, and most predictably. A reflection on integrating imaging, biomarkers and lifestyle medicine into a single, coherent plan.
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