Bio
Dr. Jamal Zafar is one of the most prominent and recognized Internal Medicine
Specialist, General Physician & Family Physician in Islamabad. He is a very
competent doctor who can deal with a wide range of services such as Addison's
Disease, Cholesterol Disorders, Diabetes Management, Diarrhea Treatment,
Hepatitis A, B, C Treatment, Hypertension management & Thyroid Diseases, etc.
Dr. Zafar is a seasoned professional who has extensive knowledge and immense
clinical expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of people
from different age groups across the spectrum from health to complex illness. He
is highly respected by his peers, patients, as well as other professionals in the
field. Dr. Jamal is one of the most accomplished internists in Pakistan and several
experts in the field look forward to learning from his vast experience
Qualifications
Dr. Jamal Zafar has an exceptional academic profile with advanced qualifications
in medicine, that has enabled him to be one of the most proficient physicians
operating in Pakistan. He is a PMDC (Now PMC) Registered professional with an
MBBS and a Fellowship in the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Pakistan.
Dr. Jamal is a highly qualified specialist who aims to deliver the best level of
services to his patients by combining education, skill & expertise and using the
scientific analysis of the underlying condition to deliver the best care possible to
his patients
Experience
Dr. Jamal Zafar has been active in the field for more than 36 years, that makes
him one of the most experienced general physicians in the country. He is
currently offering consultations at Hanif Hospital in Rawalpindi, Islamabad
Specialist Center in Islamabad and at his own clinic, Dr. Jamal Zafar’s Clinic, which
is also located in the capital.
In the past, he has also served as the Ex-Chairman, Department of Medicine at
PIMS, Islamabad. He is a highly acclaimed Medical Specialist & Diabetologist who
is held in high regard by the local & International authorities for his remarkable
quality of work & commitment to the profession.
Dr. Jamal has earned the status of a veteran due to his vast contributions to the
development of the health care sector in Pakistan. He has served the nation with
his tremendous skills for almost four decades and loves to share his experiences
with his students, trainees & young doctors in order to inspire them and enhance
their vision.
Activism
Jamal Zafar has a proactive approach when it comes to spreading awareness
regarding the general health of the public. He has been a key figure in conducting
a number of researches, arranging various conferences & publishing articles that
help educate the people of different age groups, so that they can be empowered
to take better care of their physical & mental health.
Dr. Zafar has played a significant role in raising awareness for the masses and has
made use of every available platform for this purpose. His work has been
published on various forums such as Journal of The Pakistan Medical Association
and he has been an honorable mention in many magazines such as the Daily News
etc.
He is one of the most distinguished names in the field of Internal medicine and is
an esteemed figure who has appeared as a special guest or speaker on various
occasions. He was the Guest Speaker at the “World Diabetes Day” observed in
PIMS diabetic foot clinic by the Department of General Medicine Team. Speakers
from a variety of medical fields were invited at the event who participated in
small group discussions and delivered lectures focusing on various aspects of
diabetes, especially on a healthy lifestyle.
In Pakistan, a survey was conducted by Dr. Jamal and his team according to the
International standards. With the help of google mapping, individuals were
screened with the standard 2 hours glucose tolerance test for diabetes.
According to the survey, 26% of Pakistanis are living with diabetes mellitus above
the age of 20 years. This means that around 30 to 40 million people in Pakistan or
one in every four persons above the age of 20 years has diabetes.
Dr. Jamal Zafar also has an active media presence and a number of his Interviews
& short videos discussing different topics are available online for anyone seeking
expert advice.
In one video, he discusses diabetes and explains how it is an illness that affects
the entire body. Diabetes affects much of the world and is very much prevalent in
Pakistan. He went on to explain how type 2 diabetes is often caused by an
unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise as well as an unhealthy lifestyle overall.
He further advised that the people who have a family history of diabetes
especially, must be more careful of eating healthier, exercising more & should get
regular checkups. If someone develops diabetes but does not treat it or take care,
it can result in some very serious health issues later on. Therefore, it is very
important that patients stay regular with their routine.
Special Interests
Dr. Jamal Zafar is a highly acclaimed specialist having the capabilities to deal with
a diverse range of services but his main area of interest lies in the treatment of
diabetes. He has also shown a keen interest in tackling the complications of Covid
19 for a diabetic patient and has been actively working to gather information
regarding this virus.
In an interview available online, he explains the effects of the Corona Virus for
someone who is diabetic. He explained how the virus is more dangerous for
people with diabetes as compared to the average person without diabetes. The
virus is able to spread in the body of a diabetic patient easier than normal,
resulting in a more serious version of the disease. Patients with diabetes should
make sure that they are keeping it under control to avoid the serious effects of
COVID.
Contact Details
In order to book an appointment with Dr. Jamal Zafar, you
can call 04238900939 or click the book appointment button on the right side of the page.
