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Years in surgery, the last four given fully to vascular work
The surgeon you will meet
Meet Dr. Sajjad Yousafzai
Known as the Rescue Surgeon, a specialist for blood vessel problems in Peshawar, with over ten years in surgery at the largest hospital in the province.
Vascular, endovascular and microvascular surgeon.
Superspecialist in varicocele microscopic surgery, a fine, precise operation for male infertility caused by swollen veins in the scrotum.
His Qualifications, and What Each One Means
Medical letters after a name tell you very little on their own. Here is what each of them stands for.
- MBBS (Khyber Medical University) His basic medical degree, the five-year training every doctor must complete.
- MCPS (CPSP) A postgraduate qualification in surgery from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.
- FCPS General Surgery (CPSP) The senior specialist qualification in surgery. This is the main exam a surgeon must pass to work as a consultant.
- Fellowship in Vascular Surgery Extra dedicated training focused only on the blood vessels, the veins and arteries.
- CHPE (HSA Islamabad) A qualification in medical teaching, for training junior doctors.
- Superspecialist in Varicocele Microscopic Surgery Advanced, focused training in the microscopic surgery used to treat varicocele, a common cause of male infertility.
The Path He Took
Medical school, then the specialist exams, then years of dedicated vascular training.
- MBBS
Medical school
Completed his basic medical degree at Khyber Medical University.
- FCPS
Became a surgeon
Passed the senior specialist surgery exam with the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.
- Fellowship
Trained in vascular surgery
Took extra dedicated training focused only on the veins and arteries.
- Now
Consultant at Lady Reading Hospital
Treats vascular and general surgery cases at the largest hospital in the province, and sees patients privately in Khyber Bazar.
Where He Works
He works as a Consultant Vascular and General Surgeon at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, the biggest hospital in the province. He also sees patients privately at Pak Medical Center in Khyber Bazar.
- Clinic hoursMonday to Saturday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Online video consultationMonday to Saturday, evening slots
