Pulmonology

Introduction

The Department of Pulmonology offers both in-patient and outpatient respiratory care for patients including tertiary pulmonary care for a large catchment area. The Department manages daily general outpatient clinics; focused on the management of chronic lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung diseases in addition to sleep medicine, pulmonary tuberculosis and drugresistant tuberculosis. The Department provides round the clock services to patients being referred from other referral centers. The procedures routinely performed in this department include Spirometries, Percutaneous biopsies, Pleural aspirations, Pleural biopsies, Tube Thoracotomies, Pleurodesis, Bronchoscopies, and Non-invasive ventilation.

Faculty

Name : Dr. Asma Sabir

Email : asma.sabir@hitec-ims.edu.pk

Designation : Head of Department

Qualification : MBBS, FCPS

Institutional Outcomes

  • Medical Expert: Equipped with essential knowledge, clinical skills, and a professional attitude to address medical problems effectively in a local context.
  • Communicator: Communicates effectively with patients, attendants, and other healthcare providers while adhering to professional and local norms.
  • Collaborator: Works alongside other healthcare professionals to provide safe and high-quality patient-centered care.
  • Leader: Demonstrates leadership skills to guide a team of healthcare professionals for cohesive and effective patient-centered care.
  • Health Advocate: Uses expertise to improve patient health while maintaining social accountability.
  • Scholar: Commits to lifelong learning, evidence-based medicine, and research with a positive attitude.
  • Professional: Upholds professionalism and social accountability through ethical and behavioral best practices.

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