Department of Radiology
Chairperson & HOD Department of Radiology
Prof. Dr. Tanveer Ahmad
MBBS, FCPS
Phone: +92-42-99211145-53 Ext: 191
[email protected]
Introduction of the Department
The Department of Radiology was established at Fatima Jinnah Medical College with
limited equipment comprising of a single conventional X-ray Machine. Dr. Saadat Iqbal was
an eminent pioneer, who made numerous efforts for the department during the initial
phase. Since its inception the department has undergone considerable evolution and has
achieved its current state of the art status. Dr. A. H. Mian was the first Professor of
Radiology, who also acquired an Ultrasound machine for the department. He was
succeeded by Prof. Akram Cheema (1979-1989) and Prof. Syed Anwar ul Haq (1989-2002).
Subsequently the department was spearheaded by Prof. Safdar Ali Malik (2002-2011),
during whose tenure the department was completely upgraded with modern equipment.
Other prominent names in the departmental history include Dr. Shahid Waheed & Prof.
Khalid Rehman Yousaf. Today the department continues to flourish under its current Head,
Dr. Saman Chaudhary.
The department has Aquillon 4 slice CT Scanner with provision of post processing and CT
Angiography since 2005. It also has acquired MRI unit with PACS system since 2010.Three
colour Doppler USG machines were also added to the equipment during 2005-2010
Furthermore new X-ray Units with automatic processors for OPD & emergency and five
mobile X-ray units for bedside cases have been added. A Mammography unit was
developed, thus completing the radiological modalities being provided under one roof.
Faculty
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Prof. Dr. Tanveer AhmadProfessor & HODMBBS,FCPS
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Dr. Saman ChaudharyAssistant ProfessorMBBS, FCPS
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Dr. Esha Habib ButtAssistant ProfessorMBBS, FCPS
