Cape Girardeau community landscape
Who We Are

Bridging the Distance
in Kidney Care

We bring rigorous clinical expertise to underserved areas, ensuring every patient feels prioritized and respected — regardless of geography.

Clinical excellence and telehealth technology in the community
“Geography should never dictate the quality of care a patient receives.”

— Horizon Virtual Care

Cape Girardeau, MO

Serving rural communities

Our Mission & Journey

Clinical Quality Without Geographic Barriers

At Horizon Virtual Care, our mission is to fundamentally transform how kidney care is delivered to communities that have historically lacked access. We believe that geographical location should never dictate the quality of specialized medical care a patient receives.

By acting as an embedded clinical extension for rural and remote healthcare facilities, we actively reduce the travel burden placed on patients facing complex renal conditions. Our approach combines state-of-the-art telehealth technology with deeply human, empathetic care protocols.

We don't just provide remote consultations; we integrate seamlessly with local care teams to build sustainable, high-quality nephrology programs that empower communities and improve long-term patient outcomes.

98%Travel Reduction
2 HrsAcute Response
100%Care Continuity
QAPIAudit Compliance
Our Foundation

Core Principles That Guide Us

Every decision we make is rooted in these foundational values — from clinical protocols to community partnerships.

01

Clinical Rigor

We deliver evidence-based nephrology care with zero operational compromises, maintaining rigorous academic standards virtually. Every protocol we deploy is vetted by board-certified specialists to ensure patient safety.

02

Compassionate Equity

Every patient deserves premium kidney care close to their support network, regardless of their zip code. We treat rural clinics and critical access hospitals as core centers of excellence.

03

Collaborative Extension

We integrate seamlessly with rural nurses, primary care physicians, and local health systems. By empowering local clinicians with on-demand specialty bandwidth, we build stronger communities.

Leadership & Care Team

Meet Our Team

Board-certified specialists and healthcare executives dedicated to delivering expert clinical care and optimizing virtual operations.

Dr. Muhammad Anas Farooq, MD
CEO & Triple Certified

Dr. Muhammad Anas Farooq, MD

Chief Executive Officer & Board Certified Physician

CEO of Horizon Virtual Care, bringing a dual perspective as an active clinician and executive leader to bridge critical healthcare access gaps.

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Dr. Usman Khan, MD
ABIM Diplomate

Dr. Usman Khan, MD

Double Board Certified Nephrologist & Internist

Expert kidney care with 8 years of experience across academic medicine and private clinical practice.

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Dr. Qalb Khan, MD
Triple Board Certified

Dr. Qalb Khan, MD

Board Certified Nephrologist & Critical Care Specialist

Over 15 years of experience managing complex acute and chronic kidney conditions.

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Mehwish Shaheen MBA
MBA

Mehwish Shaheen MBA

Administrative Manager

Administrative Manager at Horizon Virtual Care, overseeing operational logistics, administrative workflows, and organizational strategy.

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