Management

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Mohammad Munir MD

President & Chief Medical Officer

Mohammad Munir, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Boston Neurobehavioral Associates

Specialties: Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mental Health Advocacy

Dr. Mohammad Munir is the President and Chief Medical Officer of Boston Neurobehavioral Associates, a practice he founded in 1998. He is a graduate of Sindh Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship in psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Munir's goal is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and eliminate barriers to accessing behavioral care on a global scale.

One fun fact about Dr. Munir is he used to drive a motorcycle in the streets of Karachi, Pakistan!

EDUCATION:

Sindh Medical College/Karachi University - Doctor of Medicine

Residency - Psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center

Fellowship - Geriatric Psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center

Mohammad Munir MD

Director of Marketing & Business Development

Fahad Munir is a versatile professional with extensive expertise in business development and a deep understanding of the healthcare industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving healthcare services and driving growth in the organizations he has worked with. Currently serving as the Marketing Director at Boston Neurobehavioral Associates, Fahad leverages his comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare space to lead strategic initiatives that enhance patient care and expand the practice's reach. His expertise in healthcare administration, combined with his business development skills, has contributed to the practice's position as one of the largest behavioral health practices in New England.

Fahad's ability to navigate the intricacies of the healthcare industry has allowed him to identify new opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth. With his background in sales and customer relations at a leading healthcare lead generation company, Fahad gained a deep understanding of the healthcare market and developed a keen sense of identifying the needs and preferences of healthcare providers. His ability to build strong relationships with clients and understand their unique challenges has proven instrumental in driving business success.

Qays Munir MD

Medical Director

Specialties: Psychiatry, Patient Advocacy, Holistic Care

Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, in 2022, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Dr. Munir is attuned to the diverse cultural, religious, and political backgrounds of the communities he serves, and he focuses on delivering psychiatric care in an empathic and holistic manner, grounded in evidence-based medicine.

One fun fact about Dr. Munir is that he is an avid New England sports fan!

Osama Cheema

Executive DIrector

Osama Cheema is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Executive Director at Boston Neurobehavioral Associates since September 2019. With a tenure of nearly four years, Cheema has displayed expertise in multiple areas critical to the organization's success. As the Executive Director, Cheema has excelled in process improvement, implementing strategies that have significantly enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of operations at Boston Neurobehavioral Associates. His commitment to optimizing workflows has led to streamlined processes and improved outcomes, ensuring the organization's ability to deliver high-quality services.

Furthermore, Cheema has showcased exceptional skills in new business development, capitalizing on opportunities for growth within the healthcare industry. His in-depth knowledge and strategic approach have been instrumental in expanding the organization's reach and profitability. In addition to his expertise in management and finance, Cheema has also made significant contributions in operations, marketing, and hiring/recruitment. His well-rounded skill set has enabled him to successfully navigate these areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, developing effective marketing strategies, and attracting top talent to support the growth and success of Boston Neurobehavioral Associates. With a proven track record and diverse skill set, Cheema continues to make a valuable impact in the healthcare field.

Zain Kagzi

Director Of Operations

Zain Kagzi is an accomplished professional with over 10 years of expertise in the healthcare industry, specializing in revenue cycle management. He has dedicated his career to ensuring efficient financial operations within healthcare organizations. With a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences, Zain is constantly seeking innovative solutions to maximize patient satisfaction.

Zain’s journey began with his education at Karachi University, where he pursued a degree in Business Administration. As a proud alumni, he gained a solid foundation in business principles and strategies, which he successfully applies to his work in the healthcare field.

Paula De Almeida - LMHC

Manager Clinical Services

Paula has been practicing as an individual outpatient therapist for over 20 years, she sees patients at the Boston Neurobehavioral Associates location in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. My goal is to be able to provide individuals who struggle with their mental health a space of understanding where they are able to learn new coping skills and resolve conflicts in order to improve their overall quality of life. I empower patients to gain autonomy in their lives through the utilization of different therapeutic interventions directed towards resolving core conflicts and teaching coping strategies for symptom reduction and management.

Heba Munir

Director of Communications

Heba Munir is an experienced HR professional and Director of Communications, specializing in fostering strong employee relationships and organizational culture.

As the Head of People, she plays a key role in employee retention, internal communication, and overall employee satisfaction. With a strategic approach to engagement, she ensures a positive work environment that supports both staff well-being and company success.

Ghulam Hussain Akhtar

Director of Finance

As the Director of Finance, Ghulam brings a unique blend of technical expertise and extensive managerial experience to the realm of behavioral health. With a background in Mechanical Engineering from NED Engineering College, and an MBA from IBA University Ghulam possesses a solid foundation in both engineering principles and business management. With nearly five decades of experience in multinational companies and international manufacturing organizations, where he held senior management positions overseeing factory operations, supply chain management, and general management, he offers invaluable insights into strategic financial management. Since joining BNBA in 2014 as an advisor to the President, Ghulam has been instrumental in steering the company's financial activities towards success, leveraging his diverse skill set to ensure fiscal responsibility while supporting BNBA's mission of providing essential behavioral health services to the community.

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