Two physicians. Partners in life, medicine, and service.
India & Pakistan
Sikandar was born in Amroha, India, in 1943. Saiyeda was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, in 1947. Their paths crossed at Nishtar Medical College in Multan.
They married, moved to the United States, and built a home and two careers in medicine.
1947–2024 · Pediatrician
Saiyeda devoted more than three decades to caring for children. Her patients and their families knew her for her patience and warmth.
Her practice included families who could not always pay. That care was part of her everyday work as a pediatrician, alongside raising a family of her own with Sikandar.
1943–2020 · Urologist
Sikandar practiced urology until his retirement in 2008. Beyond his medical practice, he helped establish Anjuman Wazifa in America and served two terms as its president, supporting access to higher education.
He also served on the Global Board of Regents of Imamia Medics International and joined medical delegations supporting underserved communities. Education and humanitarian medicine remained important parts of his service.
At home
They raised their son Ali and daughters Dr. Shirin Kao and Asma. In time, their family grew to include seven grandchildren. Family photographs hold the years in between: days at home, trips together, and children growing up.
Sikandar lived with ALS and died on July 19, 2020. Saiyeda lived with dementia in her final years and died on March 29, 2024. They are buried together at Washington Memorial Park in Mount Sinai, New York.
Our family carries their memory forward through prayer, memorial funds, and support for causes connected to their lives.
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