FAROOQ TAHIR
Doctor
Medical doctor with over seven years of clinical experience. MRCS qualified and registered with the Irish Medical Council, General Medical Council (GMC) and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
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Work Experience
Medical Officer- Surgery Department
Lala Medical Complex
Feb 2023 — PresentCurrentRahimyar-khan, Pakistan
- Managed surgical patients in OPD, emergency, wards, operating theatre, and post-operative care.
- Assisted in major surgeries and independently performed minor surgical procedures.
- Assessed patients, formulated management plans, and interpreted clinical investigations.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative management, maintained clinical documentation, and ensured continuity of patient care.
Clinical Attaché
NHS Golden Jubilee
Aug 2024 — Sep 2024Scotland
- Gained experience of NHS practice across OPD, cardiac wards, HDU, ITU, and cardiothoracic theatres.
- Observed outpatient consultations, multidisciplinary ward rounds, and the management of critically ill patients.
- Observed a range of cardiothoracic procedures, including CABG, valve surgery, thoracic surgery, bronchoscopy, and robotic (Da Vinci) surgery.
- Developed a strong understanding of NHS patient safety, multidisciplinary teamwork, theatre protocols, and perioperative care.
Resident Surgeon, FCPS General Surgery
PNS Hafeez Hospital
Jan 2021 — Jan 2023Islamabad
- General Surgery (15 months), Orthopedics & Trauma (3 months), Cardiac Surgery (2 months), Thoracic Surgery (2 months), Pediatric Surgery (2 months)*
- Managed surgical patients across Emergency, OPD, wards, HDU, and operating theatre.
- Assessed and managed elective and emergency surgical patients, including trauma and acute surgical presentations.
- Performed comprehensive history taking, clinical examination, diagnosis, and management planning.
- Assisted in major operations and performed wound debridement, suturing, incision and drainage, catheterization, NG tube insertion, tube thoracostomy, and other minor surgical procedures.
- Delivered pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, pain management, fluid management, and recognition of deteriorating patients.
- Requested and interpreted laboratory and radiological investigations to guide clinical decision-making.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation, discharge summaries, and referrals.
- Participated in ward rounds, MDT meetings, on-call duties, and effective communication with patients and relatives.
- Completed certified training in BLS (AHA), Primary Surgical Skills, Research Methodology & Biostatistics, Communication Skills, and IT.
Medical Officer (ENT)
Ear Rehab and Research Centre
May 2020 — Dec 2020Lahore, Pakistan
- Managed common ENT conditions in OPD under consultant supervision.
- Performed otoscopy, cerumen removal, hearing assessment, and other basic ENT procedures.
- Prescribed treatment, assisted in diagnostic evaluations, and provided patient education and post-operative counselling.
House Job (Foundation Year)
CMA Teaching and Research Hospital
Apr 2019 — Apr 2020Lahore
- Completed one-year full-time internship with 03 month rotations in General Surgery, General Medicine, Paediatric Medicine, and Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics & Neonatology (3 Months) Managed pediatric and neonatal patients in ward, OPD, NICU, and emergency. Assisted with neonatal resuscitation and performed routine clinical procedures.
- General Medicine (3 Months) Managed acute and chronic medical conditions in ward, OPD, and emergency. Performed common bedside procedures and managed medical emergencies.
- General Surgery (3 Months) Managed surgical patients in ward, OPD, and emergency. Assisted in surgeries, wound care, suturing, and perioperative management.
- Ophthalmology (3 Months) Performed visual assessment, assisted in minor procedures, and managed common eye conditions. Managed ophthalmology patients in OPD, ward, and emergency.
Projects
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules
Evaluated diagnostic accuracy of US-FNAB for nodules ≤10 mm; found similar efficacy for TIRADS 4-6 nodules regardless of size.
Comparative Study of Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure in Individuals with Different BMI Ranges
Identified significantly higher BP in overweight and obese subjects compared to healthy controls.
Skills
Multidisciplinary TeamworkClinical CareATLSBasic Life SupportBasic Surgical SkillsCommunication SkillsTrauma Management (ATLS)Clinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Teamworking* Wound Debridement * Wound Closure * Suturing * Incision & Drainage * Skin Lesion Excision * BiopsyCircumcision * Haemostasis * Tube Thoracostomy * Urinary Catheterisation * Nasogastric Tube Insertion * IV Cannulation * Venepuncture * Fracture ReductionVenepuncture* ABG *HDU * ICU * Peri-Operative Managemnt
Education
Member of Royal College of Surgeons, Surgery
Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
Resident Surgery, General Surgery
College Of Physicians And Surgeons, Pakistan
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS)
Azra Naheed Medical College
Certifications
ATLS
Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
Basic Surgical Skills
Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
FCPS Trainee, General Surgery (02 Year)
College Of Physicians and Surgeons
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
Primary Surgical Skills
Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Dissertation -Writing
Introduction to Computer & Internet
Communication Skills
Basic Laparoscopic Skills
References
Mr. Zahid Mehmood
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon · Golden Jubilee National Hospital
[email protected] · +44 7525 267052
Col. Dr. Rizwan Ullah Taj
Head of Department of Surgery · CMH Jehlum, Punjab, Pakistan
[email protected] · +92 336 5222702
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Irish Medical Council
Active General Registered
Jul 2026
Registration number: 545642
General Medical Council
Registered with License to practice
Jun 2026
Registration number: 8034759
Royal College Of Surgeons Of England
Membership
2026
Registration number: 9423811
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
Full registration to Practice
- Reg no: 100897-P
Hobbies and Interests
Contributing to family restaurant and dairy business
Basti Group , Basti Food Street, UT foods
Visiting places, spending time with kids and family, watching movies, and playing indoor football and cricket.