Prof. Dr. Amna Javed
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)
Best General Surgeon in Lahore
Prof. Dr. Amna Javed Moeen is a consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, and a specialist of breast and bottom surgery. She is a top rated surgeon and is serving as professor and dean of Surgery in a very well reputed Public Hospital in Lahore. She has more then 20 years of experience in General Surgery including oncological and laparoscopic procedures. She is one of the few female surgical specialists currently practicing in Lahore and has experience working in public as well as private sector. Her fields of expertise include breast cancer surgeries including breast biopsy, breast conservative surgery and mastectomy, benign breast surgeries, open and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, open and Laparoscopic hernia repairs.
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- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Breast Surgeon
- Hernia Surgeon
- Thyroid Surgeon
- Cancer Surgeon
- Gallbladder Surgeon
- Appendix Surgeon
- Colorectal Surgery
- Fissure Piles
- Diabetes Foot Surgery
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Plot No. 393-396 & 423-426, Street 2, Block D Block D 2 Phase 1 Johar Town, Lahore, 54782
Who is General Surgeon?
A general surgeon is a medical doctor trained to perform surgeries on many different parts of the body. While some surgeons only focus on one organ, like the heart or brain, a general surgeon treats a wider range of problems. These include issues of the stomach, intestines, liver, skin, soft tissues and sometimes the endocrine system. They also handle both planned surgeries and emergency cases such as appendicitis or injuries caused by accidents. General surgeons play a very important role in any hospital and often work with other specialists to diagnose and treat patients who need surgical care.
How to Become a General Surgeon?
Becoming a general surgeon requires many years of study and hands-on experience. First, a student completes a five-year MBBS degree. After that, they enter a house job or residency program where they train under senior surgeons. This training period usually takes several years and helps them learn how to perform surgeries safely. After completing residency, many surgeons choose further training or a fellowship to specialize in areas like trauma surgery, vascular surgery, pediatric surgery or surgical oncology.
When Should You See a Surgeon?
When medications and non-surgical therapies are unable to treat your medical condition, you must see a general surgeon in Lahore for surgical intervention. Common situations that require surgery include:
- abdominal pain
- gallbladder stones
- appendicitis
- hernias
- breast lumps
- colon problems.
- You might also consult a surgeon in case of injuries like deep cuts or internal bleeding, removing cyst or tumors and cancer diagnosis. Sometimes, after complete check-ups when physicians are confirmed that surgery is the only option they refer you to a surgeon. IIt is important to consult a surgeon immediately if you experience following symptoms:•
persistent pain - swelling without any obvious reason
- Bleeding
- lump that changes its size or shape.
What are the main areas of concern of a General Surgeon?
General surgeons are skilled to handle many different areas of the body and types of surgeries. The main areas of concern of a General Surgeon involves:
1. Abdomen and Digestive System
General surgeons treat abdomenal and digestive related medical problems. This system consist of:
- Stomach
- Liver
- Intestines
- Gallbladder
- pancreas
2. Breast Surgery:
General Surgeons also perform breast surgery if there are any lumps, cysts, or cancerous tissues are present in it.
3. Endocrine System
General surgeon also do surgery related to endocrine system. This system includes
Thyroid glands and adrenal glands.
4. Skin and Soft Tissues:
General surgeons also remove any kind of tumors, cysts, and abscesses present in skin tissues.
5. Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Trauma injuries that are caused by the accidents are treated by general surgeon.
6. Vascular System
General surgeon also perform surgeries on vascular system that is repairing of tiny blood vessels.c
What are the common disorders treated by a General Surgeon?
General surgeon cure a number of common surgical disorders, such as:
- Appendicitis Urgent removal of the appendix due to inflammation.
- Gallstones: surgery to remove gallbladder because of stones in it that causes pain and infection.
- Hernia: protrusion of an organ into a weak area of the abdominal wall.
- Thyroid disorders: Removing a part or all of the thyroid gland.
- Breast lumps or cancer General surgeons also remove harmless or cancerous cells growing in breast.
- Colon and rectal disorders: Colon and rectal disorders are also treated by general surgeon such as: Bowel Obstruction Colon Cancer Hemorrhoids
- Trauma injuries: Trauma injuries causes during accidents are also treated by general surgeons that includes repairing organs and damaged tissues.
What kind of General Surgeons are there in Pakistan ?
After taking similar basic education and experience , many surgeons choose to specialize in different areas. There are different kinds of general surgeons in Pakistan such as :
- Trauma Surgeons: Surgeons who are experts in Trauma injuries caused in emergency conditions and accidents
- Colorectal Surgeons : Specialized to perform surgery on colorectal area such as colon, rectum, and anus.
- Breast Surgeons : Surgeons who perform surgery to cure breast cancer.
- Vascular Surgeons : handle blood vessels. Endocrine surgeons treat thyroid and adrenal gland problems.
- Endocrine Surgeons : perform thyroid and adrenal gland related surgeries.
- Laparoscopic Surgeons : use modern techniques with small cuts and a camera.
- Oncologic Surgeons: operate on cancers and remove tumors.
What are the things to keep in mind while selecting a general surgeon?
It is necessary to choose right surgeon for effective results. Here are some key points that you must to consider before selecting a surgeon.
- Make sure the surgeon is qualified and certified by a well reputed and recognized medical board and has taken training in general surgery.
- Surgeon must have sufficient years of experience and training in the required
- procedure.• Select a surgeon who will provide proper recovery and post operation follow- up guidance.
- A good surgeon should be able to explain procedure in detail before surgery and answer all queries and questions.
- Make sure surgeon use sterilized equipment.
- Do check patient and hospital reviews before selection
Because of her vast experience in both the public and private sectors, patients from across Lahore trust her for safe and successful surgical outcomes. She is also considered one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in Lahore and a reliable piles female doctor in Lahore for women seeking comfortable, private, and professional care.