Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Pediatric Surgery

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Overview

The Pediatric Surgery Department provides tertiary surgical care for newborns and children with congenital and acquired conditions.

The service covers neonatal, thoracic and abdominal surgery, reconstructive surgery, surgical oncology, pediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Surgical services

  • General pediatric surgery
  • Neonatal surgery
  • Thoracic and abdominal surgery
  • Pediatric urology
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Surgical oncology
  • Minimally invasive surgery

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Facilities

The department has a 40-bed pediatric surgical ward with pediatric and neonatal intensive care backup.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Department team

  • Dr. Khurram Arif — Assistant Professor; MBBS, MS Pediatric Surgery
  • Dr. Sadia Asmat Burki — Medical Officer; MBBS, FCPS
  • Dr. Rafi Raza — Medical Officer; MBBS, MS Pediatric Surgery

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Teaching & training

The department provides recognized postgraduate surgical training and clinical teaching. Its clinical programme includes specialist urology clinics and bowel management activities.