06/09/2026
🌟Meet the Provider – Coming Soon to Family Health Network!🌟
Family Health Network is excited to welcome Hina Askri, MD to our team! As part of FHN's new residency training partnership with Larkin Health System of Miami, FL, Dr. Askri is joining FHN as a family medicine resident physician — bringing her remarkable breadth of clinical experience to our patients and families while training under the guidance of Dr. Douglas Rahner. Dr. Askri will begin seeing patients on July 2, 2026 at the Cortland Family Practice location.
Dr. Askri grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, a city that in her words is vibrant and known for its rich culture, history, and strong sense of community. She brings approximately 15 years of healthcare experience to FHN and the communities we serve. She earned her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Lahore and went on to complete a four-year postgraduate fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where she managed high-risk pregnancies, performed complex surgical procedures, and mentored junior medical staff. Hina is no stranger to our state. Before joining the family medicine residency at Larkin Community Hospital, she gained additional clinical experience caring for underserved populations at Essen Health Care in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Askri's path into medicine was shaped by a desire to make a difference. Growing up, she saw healthcare as a profession through which she could help others, and she was drawn to a career where she could “make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.”
Dr. Askri chose to work at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) like FHN because it allows her to care for the whole person, address healthcare disparities, and “make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.” She especially values outpatient medicine, where there is always something new to learn and where she can build long-term relationships with her patients. As she puts it, “it is especially rewarding to help patients manage their health proactively and prevent conditions from becoming serious enough to require emergency care.”
As a family medicine resident, Dr. Askri believes in a patient-centered approach. She takes the time to understand not only a patient's medical concerns but also their family, social, and personal circumstances. Her focus on “education, prevention, and continuity of care empowers patients to take an active role in their health and helps them achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Outside of work, Dr. Askri enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, shopping, and traveling with her family. She especially loves being in nature, “particularly mountains,” where she can “relax and recharge.”
Fun Fact: Dr. Askri loves exploring recipes and cuisines from different cultures and enjoys recreating dishes from her travels at home. She's also a fan of Pakistani and Turkish television dramas for their storytelling and family-centered themes, and, fittingly, medical shows like House and The Pitt.
Dr. Askri is passionate about preventive, proactive, and holistic healthcare. She believes vaccinations are one of the most effective tools we have to prevent serious illness — protecting individuals, families, and the broader community — and that preventive screenings, such as breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings, help detect disease early, when treatment is often most effective. For Dr. Askri, addressing the physical, emotional, and social factors that influence health helps patients enjoy a higher quality of life and stay healthier over the long term.
✨ One of her favorite quotes is said to be attributed to Hippocrates: “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” ✨
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Askri to the Family Health Network team! Stay tuned for more information on scheduling appointments.
🌿FHN – Part of Your Community, Part of Your Life.
