
Prof. Dr. Shafiq Cheema
Prof. Dr. Shafiq Cheema
MD, FACP, FASN (USA), DABIM (USA), DABN (USA)
HEAD OF NEPHROLOGY DEPARTMENT
Email:shafiqcheema@aimc.edu.pk


From Right to Left: Dr Urooj Fatima (Senior Registrar), Dr Faiza Muzahir (Assistant Professor), Prof Dr. Shafiq Cheema (Head of Department), Dr Fazl-e-Mateen (Assistant Professor), Dr M. Salman Rehman (Assistant Professor), Dr M. Asad Saeed (Senior Registrar)
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The Nephrology Department at Jinnah Hospital Lahore is a leading center for renal care, education, and research. We are dedicated to training the next generation of nephrologists through our rigorous FCPS and MD Nephrology programs, ensuring they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for excellence in the field.
Our department is equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including two advanced dialysis units with a total of 43 beds, operating three shifts daily, alongside 24/7 emergency dialysis services. The Nephrology Ward provides comprehensive coverage across the hospital, delivering specialized care for patients requiring hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplant services. Additionally, our outpatient nephrology clinic offers expert management for a wide range of kidney-related disorders.
We specialize in key nephrology procedures, including temporary and permanent hemodialysis catheter insertion as well as renal biopsies. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, education, and research, we are committed to advancing nephrology practice and providing an exceptional training environment for medical professionals.
Under the distinguished leadership of Prof. Dr. Shafiq Cheema, our department upholds the highest standards of clinical excellence, academic rigor, and compassionate patient care.
- Fellowship Program: The Department of Nephrology, Jinnah Hospital Lahore is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan for FCPS and UHS for MD training. Currently 16 residents are under training in our prestigious department.
- Academics & Research: Formal presentations, Journal clubs, grand rounds, research methodology and updated guidelines are discussed on a regular basis.
- House Job: Our department also offers 3 months rotation for house job.
- Cutting Edge: Our department is leading in the race to bring state of the art, innovative and advanced technology to the community.
- Kidney Dialysis & Transplantion:We have a 50 stationed dialysis unit, an actively running peritoneal dialysis program, pre- and post- renal transplant services, PHOTA approved active kidney transplantation program, thrice weekly outpatient services, and in-patient consultation.
- Renal Biopsy & HD catheter Placement: We also provide in-patient dialysis, perform renal biopsies and place dialysis catheters on a daily basis.

Dr Fazl-e-Mateen
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Nephrology)
Assistant Professor
Dr Faiza Muzahir
MBBS, FCPS Nephrology
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Salman Rehman
MBBS, FCPS (Nephrology), MRCP Nephrology SCE (UK)
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Asad Saeed
MBBS, FCPS (Nephrology)
Senior Registrar
Dr Urooj Fatima
MBBS, FCPS (Nephrology)
Senior Registrar
Group photo of faculty and postgraduate trainees during an academic session with the Head of Department of Nephrology.
Faculty and researchers of the Nephrology Department captured during a departmental research presentation