about Us
TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
WE WILL DO THE REST.
At PKLI Hospital, we understand that weight loss and surgical care can feel overwhelming. That’s why Dr. Asif Iqbal and our dedicated team are here to guide you every step of the way—from consultation to recovery and beyond.
At Saleem Memorial Hospital, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, world-class surgical care tailored to their unique needs. Led by Dr. Asif Iqbal, a renowned bariatric and general surgeon, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a better quality of life.
Clinical Interest
Advance Laparoscopic Surgery including Bariatric and Complex benign Upper GI surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncological Surgery, Surgery for Liver metastasis, Hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
Overview
Dr Asif Iqbal graduated from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College in 2003. After completing his General Surgery Residency (FCPS) at Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, he moved to Ireland in 2011. During his stay in Ireland and U.K., he worked in various centres of excellence, including St. Vincent’s University, Dublin, University Hospital Galway and University Hospital of Wales, UK, to pursue super-specialisation in oncological and advanced minimally invasive Surgery. On passing the Intercollegiate FRCS in General Surgery, he was awarded a Certificate of Specialist doctor and is on the Specialist Register of the Medical Council of Ireland and GMC UK. Throughout his training, he took different administrative and leadership roles. He has undertaken numerous Audits and Quality improvement projects. He has obtained Leadership and Quality improvement certification from the Royal College of Surgeons and a Masters in Surgery (MCh) from the University of Galway, Ireland. He actively participated in developing a National Bariatric Surgery Programme in Ireland and maintained the National Bariatric Surgery database. He has been continuously involved in many research projects and has numerous national and international publications. This extensive surgical training and experience have equipped him with the skill set and confidence necessary to manage the diverse range of elective and emergency General Surgical sub-specialities. He specialises in Gastrointestinal Oncology, Bariatric, and Hepatobiliary surgery. He is also a well-trained and accredited gastrointestinal endoscopist. He has performed over 1000 upper gastrointestinal endoscopies, a third of which have been interventional (Oesophageal dilatations, insertion and removal of oesophageal stents, G.I. bleeding – endostasis and PEG tube insertion) and over 800 diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies. Before joining the PKLI Dr Asif Iqbal worked as a Consultant General and Gastrointestinal Surgeon at Saolta University Health Care Group, Galway, Ireland.
Area of Expertise
- · General Surgery
- · Bariatric/Weight loss Surgery
- · Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery
- · Hepatobiliary Surgery
- · Vascular Access Surgery
- · Diagnostic and Therapeutic Upper and Lower G.I. Endoscopy
Education & Training
- · MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) from Pakistan
- · FCPS (College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan) in General Surgery from Pakistan
- · ECFMG Certification from USA
- · MRCS from Ireland
- · Intercollegiate Speciality Board FRCS
- · Masters in Surgery (MCh) from University of Galway, Ireland
- · Certificate of Specialist Doctor-CSD from Medical Council of Ireland & GMC, U.K.
- · Fellowship training in Gastrointestinal Surgery from University Hospital Galway, Ireland
- · Training in Vascular Surgery from University Hospital Galway, Ireland
- · Fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery from St Vincent’s University Hospital, Ireland
- · Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery from University Hospital of Wales, UK
OUR MISSION
Pain Management Provide our patients with pathologies that generate pain comprehensive personalued and empathetic come based on scientific foundations that allow us to improve their quality of life and offer the possibility of relief from their suffering. These physicians often work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, psychologists, and surgeons, to provide comprehensive care for patients dealing with chronic or acute pain conditions. They may treat a wide range of pain conditions, including back pain, arthritis, neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, and post-surgical pain.
OUR VISION
Pain Management Consolidate ourselves as the center of reference and care in the diagnosis and treatment of poing making use of the knowledge and application of new technologies.
OUR CLINIC
Poinsolutions Pain Clinic, led by Dr. Ateeq Ur Rehman Chafoor pioneers compassionate painmanagement, employing innovative therapies to restore well-being and enable a lite free from constraints.