The Balance of Regenerative Medicine and Sport

Dr. Zaki Anwar shares his story of where he has been, and where it has taken him- from both athletic experience and physician expertise.

IronMan Zaki Anwar, MD, shares his story of athlete to physician in a global interview with ARY News, broadcast internationally and in Pakistan.

“Both medicine and sport teach endurance and balance.” — Dr. Zaki Anwar

A passionate triathlete, Dr. Anwar has completed numerous Ironman races around the world and enjoys swimming, cycling, running, skiing, flying, and golf. His commitment to endurance, precision, and balance mirrors his approach to both medicine and life.

Born in Uganda and a graduate of Dow Medical College (Class of 1989), Dr. Zaki Anwar completed his Anesthesiology Residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and a Pain Management Fellowship at Vanderbilt University.

As a member of APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America) since 2000, Dr. Anwar brings more than two decades of experience in pain management and regenerative medicine to the Chicagoland area.

As the founder of Chicago Stem Cell Therapy, he specializes in spinal and sports-related injuries and is currently developing a state-of-the-art regenerative medicine center in collaboration with leading physicians from Germany, Japan, and Korea.

He shares his dedication to health and performance with his wife, Dr. Ayesha Akbar, an endocrinologist and anti-aging specialist, and their athletic adult children, Raafae and Noor.