Overview

The department of Dermatology is located in PIMS Hospital, Islamabad. The unit was established in 1985 with the inception of the hospital. It consists of 12 bedded indoor unit and outdoor unit along with Dermatological Procedure compartment. The unit is recognized by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan for FCPS in Dermatology and has also been recognized by SZABMU for MD Post Grad training. Both consultants of FCPS and MD Dermatology that have been trained here are serving diligently all over the country and abroad as well.

Teaching Faculty of Dermatology Department :

The Dermatology department is headed by Dr. Riaz Khan Marwat, Assistant Professor of Dermatology (MBBS, MCPS, MD Dermatology and PhD in Dermatology from Sri Lanka). He is supervisor of FCPS Dermatology and currently 12 candidates/ post graduate trainees are enrolled under his supervision. Dr. Mehwish Aftab Khan, Assistant Professor of Dermatoogy (MBBS, FCPS Dermatology) is also a member of the faculty. Soon she will be starting training of MD Dermatology Post Graduate Students under her supervision. Dr. Anum Khan (MBBS, FCPS Dermatology) is a valuable addition to the academics of the department and she is of great help in both academic and clinical activities taking place in the department. Dr. Maria Saleem (MBBS, FCPS Dermatology) currently on deputation to KPK will be joining the department back soon. Two senior medical officers, Dr. Sadia Anwar and Dr. Mubashir Mushtaq Daha are of great help in managing patients in both OPD and Indoor.