State Medical Board Ignored Warnings About Extremist Physician in Catawba County

What’s Happening:

• Dr. Kashif Chaudhry, a cardiologist in Catawba County, has a documented history of promoting pro-terror, antisemitic, and anti-Christian content online, including justifying rape and targeting Jewish and Christian doctors.

• Despite his abrupt departure from UPMC and reporting to the North Carolina Medical Board detailing his behavior, the Board granted and maintained his medical license with no disciplinary action.

• Chaudhry’s ongoing practice is a risk to patient trust and safety.

Why It Matters to North Carolinians:

• Patients risk encountering hostility or physical harm by doctors with public records of hate, particularly affecting religious minorities.

• The Medical Board’s failure to act on credible reports of pro-terror and discriminatory behavior undermines confidence in the state’s oversight of physicians.

• Lack of accountability sets a dangerous precedent, eroding trust in North Carolina’s healthcare system and showing a tolerance for unethical conduct that threatens public safety.

North Carolina Medical Board Lets Pro-Terror Doctor Keep His License

North Carolinians trust that their doctors are competent, caring, and safe. But what happens when a physician openly promotes Islamic terror, spreads hate, and targets fellow doctors based on religion—and is still allowed to treat patients?

That’s the reality in Catawba County, where Dr. Kashif Chaudhry, a cardiologist with a troubling record, is actively practicing medicine.

His history, public statements, and social media posts raise serious concerns. Yet, the North Carolina Medical Board has not only issued him a license but has let him treat patients after these issues were reported.

A History of Hate

Kashif Chaudhry came to the United States from Pakistan as an asylum seeker. Once here, he quickly built a public profile, lecturing on Islam, terrorism, and critiques of the US government.

While presenting himself as a voice of reason, Chaudhry’s online presence told a different story.

Last summer, Chaudhry was exposed for sharing and promoting content that justified acts of Islamic terror. Screenshots of his social media activity included statements minimizing or rationalizing attacks on civilians, along with repeated attacks on Western governments, Christians, and Jews.

Hundreds of patients and community members campaigned for Chaudhry’s removal from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), believing his public support for Islamic terrorism endangered patients and the community.

Shortly after intense exposure, Chaudhry was no longer employed at the UPMC. The institution did not issue a public statement, but the timing suggested it directly resulted from the controversy.

From Exposure to Reinstatement

Despite his curious separation from UPMC, Chaudhry wasn’t sidelined for long. Records show he was licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina within four months.

He soon began working at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

This timeline alone raises red flags. How does someone who loses a prominent hospital position after exposure for disturbing public behavior obtain a clean slate in another state, with no questions asked?

What happened after that is still more troubling.

Antisemitic Campaigns and Attacks on Christians

Since relocating to North Carolina, Chaudhry has continued his pattern of inflammatory behavior. He has publicly led or supported campaigns to get Jewish doctors fired, accusing them of bias or “Zionist” agendas with little to no evidence. His rhetoric has been hostile, personal, and obsessive—clearly designed to intimidate.

Christians haven’t been spared either. In multiple posts, Chaudhry has described Christians as “bloodthirsty” and “criminal,” using language that not only insults but dehumanizes. These aren’t offhanded comments. They reflect a worldview that sees religious identity as a battleground—and one where violence is excused depending on the side.

Here are highlights of the Catawba Valley Medical Center’s physician’s posts demonizing Christians:

These aren't private opinions. They're public posts made under his name, visible to anyone—including patients.

Reported to the NC Medical Board—But Still Practicing

Concerned individuals filed a formal complaint with the North Carolina Medical Board last month. The complaint, backed by screenshots and links, included:

• Statements from Chaudhry appearing to justify Hamas-led violence on October 7

• Repeated references to Jewish physicians as part of a “Zionist conspiracy.”

• Attacks on Christians as “barbaric colonizers” and “enemies of peace.”

• A documented pattern of targeting physicians for their religious identity or political beliefs

• Allegations that Chaudhry used his verified social media platform to incite public harassment campaigns during clinic hours at Catawba County Medical Center

The complaint called for an immediate investigation into whether Chaudhry's conduct violated professional ethics and the Board’s standards for physician behavior. It cited specific NC Medical Board policies on professional misconduct, including “conduct that could bring the medical profession into disrepute” and “harassment or discrimination in a professional setting.”

Despite the detailed nature of the complaint and the seriousness of the evidence, the Board chose not to take disciplinary action. There was no suspension, probation, or formal public statement.

Instead, Chaudhry continues to practice medicine, seeing patients in Catawba County and having full access to their records, concerns, and lives.

When Hate Enters the Exam Room: What Australia’s Hospital Threats Mean for North Carolina

This isn’t just a theoretical risk. In Australia, multiple healthcare workers at Bankstown Hospital were suspended after a nurse was caught on video saying she would "kill" Jewish patients and "slit their throats" if they entered her emergency room.

Other staff members reportedly applauded the comment.

This incident shocked the public and highlighted a terrifying reality: when doctors or nurses bring violent hate into clinical spaces, lives are at risk.

The case is a stark warning for North Carolina. Allowing a physician with a documented history of promoting antisemitism and defending terror to treat patients here isn’t just unethical—it’s dangerous. If unchecked hate can lead to death threats in an emergency room abroad, it can happen here, too.

Why This Matters

Doctors hold a unique position of power. They are trusted with people’s lives, health, and private information. That trust assumes a level of professionalism, ethics, and non-discrimination. When a doctor breaks that trust—and still gets to keep their license—the system has failed.

This isn’t about ideology. It’s about accountability.

If a doctor had made repeated posts attacking Muslims or justifying violence against immigrants, there would be swift consequences—and rightly so. The same standard must apply across the board. No one gets a free pass because their hate aligns with a particular narrative or political trend.

North Carolina citizens should not have to wonder if their doctor quietly supports terrorism or despises them for their faith.

Time for Transparency and Action

The Medical Board owes the public an explanation. Why was Chaudhry granted a license so soon after being let go from UPMC? Why was no action taken after credible reports of pro-terror speech and religious harassment?

What is the threshold for disqualification from medical practice in this state? If promoting terror and attacking religious groups doesn’t cross that line, what does?

It’s time for the Board to reconsider its decision. And it’s time for North Carolinians to demand a higher standard from the people entrusted with their care.

Until then, patients in Catawba County are being treated by a man who has openly championed hate—and who shows no signs of stopping.