About Dr Rizwan
Rizwan Ahmad Khan is a highly qualified and experienced surgeon based in Lahore, Pakistan. He holds an MBBS degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College, Punjab University, Lahore, and a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has also obtained a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from France.
Currently, Dr. Khan serves as a Consultant General Surgeon and Associate Professor at Shalamar Hospital and Shalamar Medical and Dental College in Lahore. His primary focus is on laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures, with particular expertise in colorectal and breast surgery. Alongside his clinical practice, he is actively involved in teaching undergraduate students and postgraduate doctors. With extensive work experience in Ireland and the United Kingdom, Dr. Khan has managed surgical teams, conducted outpatient clinics, performed emergency and elective operations, and contributed to research publications. He is recognized for his contributions to advancements in surgical techniques and patient care.
Present Title & Affiliation
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Consultant General Surgeon
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Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore
Clinical Services & Interests
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General Surgical Procedures
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Colorectal Surgery
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Routine General Surgical Procedures
Research Interests
Dr Khan has interest in basic research in the field of General Surgery.
Education & Training
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Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Consultant General Surgeon, Associate professor (June 01, 2008- todate)
Waterford Regional Hospital, Ireland
Registrar General and laparoscopic surgery
01-04-2004 – 30-06-2007
Limerick Regional Hospital, Ireland.
Registrar Surgery
(Surgical Registrar duties including on-call, clinics, endoscopic procedures and managing theatre lists), 01-12-2003 - 31-03-2004
Mayo General Hospital Lahore
Registrar Surgery
(Surgical Registrar duties including on-call, clinics, endoscopic procedures and managing theatre lists),
01-09-2003 - 31-11-2003
Belfast City Hospital, UK
Registrar Surgery
01-07-2003 - 30-08-2003
County Hospital Roscommon, Ireland
Registrar Surgery
(Managed and developed a regional breast clinic, Carried out laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures
Outpatient clinics and theatre sessions (1day/week) at Portinculla Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Ireland, Worked as a Locum Consultant Surgeon)
01-01-2003 - 30-06-2003
County Hospital Roscommon, Ireland
SHO Surgery
01-07-1997 - 30-12-1997
Naas General Hospital, Ireland
SHO Surgery
01-06-1997
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St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
SHO Surgery
01-10-1996 - 30-05-1997
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Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
SHO Surgery
01-01-1994 - 30-07-1996
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Board Certifications​
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1998 FRCS (GenSurg) Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
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1991 Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B;B.S) Allama Iqbal Medical College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2000
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Continuing Medical Education Activities
2019 July Advanced Laparoscopic course in General Surgery, Strasbourg, France
2018 June Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgery , MIS, Dubai
2012 Jan Assessment of competence, CPSP, Lahore
2011 Sept Supervisory skill, CPSP, Lahore
2011 July Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Medical Writing, CPSP, Lahore
2011 May Educational Planning and Evaluation, CPSP, Lahore
2007 June Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Strasbourg, France
2005 June Endoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg, France
2005 May Advanced Laparoscopic course in General Surgery, Strasbourg, France
2003 Sept Specialist Registrar Skills course in General Surgery, RCS, England
2002 Nov Professional and Communication Skills and Career Development, RCSI, Dublin, Ireland
2002 Oct Intermediate Breast Diseases Course, RCS, London
2002 July Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, RCS, London
2001 Nov Endoscopy Course, RCSI, Dublin
2000 Nov A.T.L.S., RCS, Northern Ireland
1999 May Groin Injuries in Sports, Mater Hospital, Dublin
1999 April Laparoscopic Surgery Course, University of Dundee, Scotland
1999 Mar Basic Trauma Management Course, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, Ireland
1994 June Basic Medical Sciences Course, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (Jan – June, 6 months)
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Peer-Reviewed Articles
1. Khan, B.H., Ahmed, Z.A., & Khan, R.A. (2011). Effects Of Diuretic And Vasodilator Therapy In Meniere's Disease. Biomedica Vol.27, Jul. – Dec. 2011\Bio-3.Doc P. 114 – 118
2. Khan R, Khan B, Khan F. Peg Tube Insertion: Enhanced Need For Greater Selectivity In Patient Referral. Biomedica. 2011;27:128-131. Accessed June 17, 2023. http://thebiomedicapk.com/articles/268.pdf
3. Khan GJ, Khan FK, Khan RA, Jamshaid M, Tajdin F, Sajid MI. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE; The Professional Medical Journal. 2014;21(06):1178-1184. doi:https://doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2014.21.06.2260
4. Khan R, Khaliq Khan F, Rabbani S. Comparison between One and Two Days Treatment with Intravenous Cefuroxime in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Accessed June 17, 2023. https://pjmhsonline.com/2014/oct_dec/pdf/1004%20%20%20Comparison%20between%20one%20and%20Two%20Days%20Treatment%20with%20Intravenous%20Cefuroxime%20in%20Laparoscopic%20Cholecystectomy.pdf
5. Naeem, Prince & Khan, Rizwan & Rashid, Hamad & Chaudhry, Mamoona. (2014). Gastric outlet obstruction due to adenocarcinoma of the duodenum infiltrating the head of pancreas: a case report. Sci.Int.(Lahore) 1013-5316. 26. 1197-1199.
6. Khalid J, Abid A, Khan M, Amin M, Tahir Saleem M, Fatima. Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at Surgical Unit II Shalamar Hospital Lahore. Accessed June 17, 2023. https://pjmhsonline.com/2015/july_sep/pdf/954%20%20%20Complications%20of%20Laparoscopic%20Cholecystectomy%20at%20surgical%20unit%20II%20Shalamar%20Hospital%20Lahore.pdf
7. Asghar MT, Khan RA, Ishaque S, Imtiaz D, Basit SA. SURGICAL INCISION; The Professional Medical Journal. 2018;25(06):796-798. doi:https://doi.org/10.29309/tpmj/2018.25.06.260
8. Khan R, Rabbani S, Batool S, Asghar M. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Indications to Convert to Open Cholecystectomy? A Retrospective Study, Analysis of 856 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Operations. 2018;12(2). Accessed June 17, 2023. https://pjmhsonline.com/2018/april_june/pdf/760.pdf
9. Hassan M ul, Khaliq Khan F, Ahmad Khan R, Naveed M. A Cross Sectional Study on the Rising Frequency of Gallbladder Stones. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2021;15(11):3447-3449. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2115113447
10. Ahmad Khan R, Khaliq Khan F, Hassan M ul, Naveed M. A Cross Sectional Study on the Outcome of Rubber Band Ligation in third Degree Hemorrhoids. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2021;15(11):3453-3454. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2115113453
11. Naveed M, Hassan M, Khan RA, Khan FK, Ara J. Outcome of Prophylactic Bogota Bag Application in Midline Laparotomy Wound Closure Versus Retention En Masse Closure Using Prolene Sutures in patients with Intra-Abdominal Hypertension. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(02):26-26. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216226
12. Ashraf MH, Naveed M, Hassan M, Khan RA, Khan FK, Ara J. Effect of Bupivacaine at Gallbladder Fossa and Port Site Vs Port Site Alone on Postop Analgesia in Lap Cholecystectomy. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2022;16(2):28-29. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216228
13. Hassan M, Naveed M, Ashraf MH, Khan RA, Khan FK, Ara J. Impact of Standard and Low-Pressure Pneumoperitoneum on Intraoperative Complications in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2022;16(2):34-35. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216234
14. Javeed S, Khan FA, Awais M, et al. Influence of Covid-19 on Surgical Practice: An update is a need. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(03):190-190. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163190
15. Javeed S, Khan FA, Awais M, Khan R, Ain RU -, Waheed A. Arteriovenous Malformation of Upper Lip - a short cure for gross deformity. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2022;16(3):188-189. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163188
16. Zulfiquar MK, Awais M, Javeed S, et al. To Assess Short Term Outcomes of Ambulatory Selective Varices Ablation Under Local Anesthesia in Primary Varicose Veins. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(04):139-139. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22164139
17. Awais M, Rafi O, Naeem S, et al. Comparison of mean Postoperative Inguinodynia in patients undergoing open Inguinal Hernia Surgery with use of standard Polypropylene Heavy Weight Mesh v/s Ultra Pro light Weight Mesh. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences. 2022;16(06):173-173. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22166173
18. Ain RU -, Khan RA, Khan FK, et al. Comparison of early versus delayed temporary ileostomy reversal in colorectal anastomosis. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2022;16(6):176-177. doi:https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22166176