Raza Hashmi, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist with additional board certifications in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He is the founder and treating physician at Memphis Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic, where he has been providing personalized, comprehensive care since 2017. 

Dr. Hashmi earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, and completed his internal medicine residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He went on to complete fellowship training in geriatric medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and rheumatology at the University of Louisville, giving him deep expertise in treating arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and complex chronic conditions, especially in older adults. 

Before entering private practice, Dr. Hashmi worked for several years as a hospitalist, caring for patients in the inpatient setting. This background allows him to take a whole-person approach and coordinate closely with primary care physicians and specialists. 

Dr. Hashmi is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and a member of the Tennessee Rheumatologic Society. He remains actively engaged in continuing medical education and clinical research to provide the most up-to-date care. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Hashmi enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and staying active. He is also an active community volunteer. Patients value his calm, approachable manner and his commitment to listening, education, and shared decision-making.