The Josie Team

Dr. Rida Asghar,

MBBS, OBGYN

Dr. Rida Asghar is an Obstetrics & Gynecology physician currently practicing in a public-sector hospital in Pakistan. With more than three years of hands-on experience, she has managed both routine and high-risk obstetric and gynecological cases. Her expertise includes patient-centered care, emergency management, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.

About

Dr. Rida Asghar,

Academic & Research Contributions

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Asghar is a dedicated medical researcher and writer. She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in women’s health and presented at academic conferences nationally and internationally.

Her published work includes:

  • Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy: Surgical Management in Low-Resource SettingsPakistan Journal of Health Sciences (May 2025)
    Read here
  • Hematometra in a 15-Year-old Female with McKusick-Kaufman Syndrome: A Case ReportJournal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (Vol 14 No 2, 2024)
    Read here
  • Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its Correlation with Nutrition Status Among Adolescent GirlsJournal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan (2023)
    Read here

She was also selected for a Gynecologic Oncology Observership at Massachusetts General Hospital and is preparing for international examinations such as MRCOG and USMLE, further broadening her global health perspective.

Role with Join Josie

At Join Josie, Dr. Asghar serves as a Medical Reviewer, ensuring that all health-related content is accurate, trustworthy, and evidence-based. She reviews articles on menopause, hormonal health, and GLP-1 medications to make sure the information reflects current medical guidelines and real-world clinical practice. Her goal is to help women feel confident that the resources they read on Join Josie are reliable, medically sound, and written with their health in mind.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Obstetric emergencies and labor room management
  • Gynecologic oncology (observership experience)
  • Medical research and academic writing
  • Global women’s health perspectives