If he still holds that position, then the present perfect is precisely the form we would expect.

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Naresh Trehan is an Indiansurgeon and medical administrator. He has served as personal surgeon to thePresident of India since 1991, has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
Isn't it wrong to use just "has served" while using "since"?
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If he still holds that position, then the present perfect is precisely the form we would expect.
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