Luqman Dad, Service Line Chief and Medical Director, Radiation Oncology at Maryland Oncology Hematology, shared on LinkedIn:
“I’m excited to share that I’ve returned home to Maryland Oncology Hematology as Service Line Chief and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology. Four years ago, I was recruited to New York City to help lead the Head and Neck Cancer Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
During my time there, I was fortunate to work with a remarkable team committed to improving patient access, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing patient education, and mentoring trainees and global scholars. My years in NYC were incredibly meaningful, both personally and professionally, and I will always be grateful to the people who made that chapter so special. Fortunately, only a short ride away!!
This pause between roles gave me time to reflect, travel, spend meaningful moments with family and friends, and return to clinical practice through locum work in South Bend, Indiana. My time in small-town America reminded me that exceptional cancer care isn’t defined by geography nor titles; it is defined by people, purpose, and relationships. It also reaffirmed how much I love caring for patients – whether in an academic medical center or a community practice.
I return home with renewed purpose: to lead, serve my community, rejoin trusted colleagues, and be closer to family. I’m especially grateful to Dr. Kashif Firozvi, Dr. George Sotos, Tiffany Horvath, Rakesh Patel, Yolanda C. King MS, CMD, RT(T), Dr. Amy Gillis, Robert Davis, and the entire MOH-Adventist Health team for their trust and warm welcome back.
I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my mentors, colleagues, close friends, and especially my sister, Shazia Ahmad, who never stopped believing in me throughout this journey.
I remain convinced that the future of oncology depends on strong partnerships between academic medicine and community practice. When we bring together innovation, education, and clinical excellence – with the patient always at the center – we elevate care in ways neither can achieve alone. Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys lead us back home – with a broader perspective, renewed purpose, and an even deeper appreciation for the privilege of caring for patients, the importance of family, and the value of being present where you can make the greatest difference. I’m excited to be back!”
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