Dr. Shamim Hashim

Bio

Dr. Shamim Hashim is a well-recognized Urologist, Sexologist & Andrologist in Lahore who is often regarded as one of the best urologists in Pakistan. Being an experienced professional, he has the ability to handle a wide range of services such as Endocrinology & Laser Surgery, Erectile Dysfunction, Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Infertility Treatment, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Male Sexual Health, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), Premature Ejaculation, Prostate Diseases & Stone Diseases, etc. Dr. Shamim conveys his expert advice to the clients in a caring & professional manner including talking about the topics that are considered taboo in order to enable his patients to understand their condition much better while leading them towards a healthy life.

Qualifications

Dr. Shamim Hashim is a highly qualified medical professional with numerous qualifications and degrees. He graduated from Dow medical college, Karachi and completed his MBBS from Karachi University. He later attained his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) & Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg (France). Dr. Shamim trained in urology in military hospital Saudi Arabia, Aberdeen royal infirmary hospital, Aberdeen UK & Northern devon Healthcare NHS trust hospital, UK. This immense exposure to advanced treatments & procedures in urology practices has enriched his expertise while enabling him to be one of the most proficient figures in the relevant field.

Experience

Dr. Shamim Hashim has more than 37 years of experience in his line of work and is currently offering consultations at Novimed Specialist Clinic & Al Razi Healthcare as well as serving as a Consultant Urologist & Andrologist at Ittefaq Hospital Trust. In the past, he has also served as Ex Medical Officer General Surgery at Services Hospital Lahore, Ex Medical Officer Neurosurgery at Mayo Hospital Lahore, Ex Senior House Officer in Urology at North Devon District Hospital, Ex Locum Registrar General Surgery at Broomfield Hospital, Ex Locum Registrar Urology at Bedford Hospital, Senior Registrar & Assistant Professor of Urology at Shaikh Zayed Hospital and Ex. Consultant & Head of Urology Division, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As Head of Urology at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, he introduced keyhole kidney stones surgery and advanced laparoscopic cancer surgery for kidney and adrenals. He also established the Saudi board training program in urology and took an active part in the training of urology trainees. Dr. Shamim is a PMDC (Now PMC) Registered Professional who has been active in the field for more than three decades, performing numerous roles for different institutes around the globe and gaining a phenomenal reputation as a veteran healthcare expert.

Activism

Shamim Hashim has a proactive approach when it comes to raising awareness to the masses & educating the people of Pakistan on general healthcare so that they can be enabled to take better care of themselves as well as their loved ones. He has served the community as a researcher, writer, public speaker & professional in the field while continuing to play a significant part in the development of the health sector in Pakistan and is one of the pioneers when it comes to the Introduction of globally recognized treatment standards to the Pakistani demographic. Dr. Shamim also has an illustrious media personality and a number of his Interviews & short videos discussing various topics are available online for anyone seeking expert opinion. He has given many interviews to spread factual information on different urology related issues. In one interview with Oladoc, he discussed the issue of frequent urination and the treatments available for this problem. He went on to explain that the patients suffering from this issue are not able to urinate properly and complain that despite going to the bathroom, they do not feel at ease. This issue is more common in people who are 50+ as their prostate grows and causes them irritations and issues. Because of this, they have to use the bathroom frequently yet are unable to relieve themselves despite going to the bathroom a lot. This illness is not as common for young people and if they do have this condition, it is often due to having weak pelvic floor muscles & less exercise. Treatments for this condition include tablets & oral medication and in severe cases, surgery or operation.

Special Interests

Dr. Shamim Hashim is an accomplished professional with the capabilities to deal with a diverse range of services but his main area of Interest lies in Advanced laparoscopic cancer surgery, Keyhole surgery for kidney stones, Female urinary incontinence management, Male urinary & sexual problems, Cancer surgery for urinary bladder, prostate & urinary diversion. He has also shown a keen interest in the treatment of male infertility. In one video, he talked about infertility in men and the causes for this underlying issue. He discussed that the cause of this issue can either be psychological or physical and therefore it is recommended to consult a specialist in case of constant problems so that they can identify the factor leading to this complication in order to treat it effectively.

Contact Details

In order to book an appointment with Dr. Shamim Hashim, you can call 042-38900939 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.