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Dr. Muhammad Umer Hafiz

Specialist, Cardiologist

Working as a specialist at Aster Sanad Hospital and dedicated to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Graduated from prestigious Dow Medical College in 1998 and had a working experience at well known cardiac institutes at Pakistan including National Institute of cardiovascular disease, Punjab Institute of Cardiology and Tabba Heart Institute.

I did Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiology that is recognized as high standard of qualification and promotes harmonization of standards in cardiology, defined by EUROPEAN BOARD FOR THE SPECIALITY OF CARDIOLOGY.

I am taking care of patients for Preventive cardiology checkup, doing 2-D Echocardiography and Doppler for various cardiac abnormalities, Exercise Electrocardiographic Testing, Stress Echocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory BP Monitoring, Vascular Doppler and cardiovascular computed tomography and treating all kinds of cardiac emergencies.

LANGUAGES

English, Urdu, Arabic

Education

Diploma In Cardiology, University Of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan ( Dec, 2008)

M.B.B.S, Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan (June, 1998)

Specialization

Cardiology

Nationality

Pakistan

Type of Physician

Full time

Credentials

Unrestricted License from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
License from Saudi Council for Health Specialties

Professional Associations

Member of Pakistan Cardiac Society
Memmber of Pakistan Medical Association

Professional Experience

Specialist Cardiologist, Aster Sanad Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2010-Present)
Senior Medical Officer and In-Charge Emergency Room, Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi (2005-2010)
Postgraduate Medical Student of Dip Card course in Post Graduate Medical Institute, Lahore, Punjab Institute Of Cardiology, Lahore (2004-2005)
Resident Medical Officer, Sindh Institute Of Urology And Transplantation, Karachi (2002-2004)
Trainee Resident Medical Officer, National Institute Of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi (2000-2002)

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered

Responsibilities of non invasive cardiology lab including:

Preventive cardiology checkup ,doing 2-D echocardiography and Doppler for various cardiac abnormalities, exercise electrocardiographic testing, stress echocardiography, Holter study and giving advice for further management, ambulatory BP monitoring and vascular Doppler. Assisting cardiovascular computed tomography.
Taking care of coronary care unit, ordering necessary drugs and equipments, supervising management of the patients admitted in CCU, doing necessary bedside procedure like Central Line placement, pericardiocentasis, transvenous temporary pacemaker leads placement and emergency endotracheal intubation. Performing advanced cardio pulmonary resuscitation, doing elective and emergency cardioversion and coordinating with other specialties for patient management.
Assessing and managing cardiac problem in patient presented with non cardiac problems in the hospital. Assessing and managing cardiac risk in non-cardiac surgical procedures.
Assisting in the procedures in Cardiac Catheterization lab, including independent diagnostic left heat catheterizations under supervision.

Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles