Sohail Punjwani, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Punjwani has been with Compass Health Systems since it's inception.  He is renowned for his expertise in the delivery and supervision of psychiatric and related healthcare services.  Dr. Punjwani ensures that the medical operations of Compass Health Systems maintain a consistent level of excellence and quality care.  He advises and supervises the medical staff and practitioners, conducts peer reviews, oversees case management, and directs quality assurance.  It is through Dr. Punjwani's efforts that Compass Health Systems consistently offers superior healthcare to its patients and the highest quality of service to its medical personnel.

Dr. Punjwani has an extensive background in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings.  He is Florida Board Certified in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Pyschiatry.  Dr. Punjwani is a member in good standing of the American Psychiatric Association and South Florida Psychiatric Association.  He has served as the medical director for several hospitals and is currently the Medical Director of Adolescent Services and Partial Hospitalization Services at Fort Lauderdale Hospital.  Additionally, he also serves as Physician Advisor for Florida Medical Center and as the Medical Director for the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center.  Dr. Punjwani remains active in many medical centers, hospitals, and treatment programs throughout South Florida where he assists the facilities in adopting effective but cost efficient healthcare delivery systems.  Dr. Punjwani has served as the primary and sub-primary investigator in over 50 clinical studies.

Dr. Punjwani is a graduate of the Dow Medical College / Civil Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan.  He completed his medical residency and internship at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.   Also at the University of Miami, Florida, Dr. Punjwani completed a two-year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.