Bio
Dr. Rufina Soomro is a leading breast surgeon in Karachi and has been very active when it comes to the adoption of new techniques and treatments for breast-related issues. Not only is she a highly skilled surgeon, but she is also a very prolific researcher, having written 15 different research papers, given numerous talks, and led many campaigns over the course of her long career. Dr. Rufina Soomro has promoted taking a multi-disciplinary approach to breast cancer, incorporating radiology, oncology, surgery, etc.
Qualifications
Dr. Rufina Soomro is a highly qualified doctor. She completed her MBBS from Peoples Medical College Nawabshah in 1984 and her FCPS from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. She is also a member of both FACS and FRCS outside of Pakistan and is a member of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
Experience
Dr. Rufina Soomro has over 25 years of experience in her field. She is currently working at Liaquat National Hospital in Karachi and is the head of the department there. She is also consulting patients at PECHS Trauma and General Hospital as well.
Activism
Dr. Rufina Soomro likes to raise awareness on issues relating to one’s health and has been informing the public on these issues throughout her career. Her research into breast cancer includes a number of extensive studies, some of which took many years to complete. Her study on the relationship between late-stage breast cancer and age in Pakistan is particularly extensive, sampling over 10,000 patients over the course of two decades. This study found that most women are only diagnosed with the illness when they have already reached stage 2.
Special Interests
Although breast surgery is clearly her area of expertise, she is also a very skilled general surgeon. She puts in her hours at the breast surgery, general surgery, wounds, and telemedicine clinics so she sees a wide range of issues on a regular basis. These issues include all kinds of cancers (intestine, rectum, thyroid, lymphoma, etc. ) and issues like hemorrhoids.
Contact Details
In order to book an appointment with Dr. Rufina Soomro you can call 02138140600 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.