Department of Nephrology

 

Introduction of Head of Department:

Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ur Rehman Cheema is a distinguished nephrologist serving as Professor and Head of the Nephrology Department at Jinnah Hospital, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore. After graduating as the Most Distinguished Graduate from King Edward Medical College, he pursued advanced training in the United States, completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital and fellowships in Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla.
His exemplary performance in the U.S. earned him recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), as well as board certifications in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He was honored among America’s Top Physicians in both 2008 and 2011.
Over his 23+ years of professional experience, Dr. Cheema has held key leadership roles including Medical Director at Fresenius Medical Care, President of Hope Kidney Clinic (Texas), and Chief of Medicine at Laredo Medical Center. Despite a celebrated career in the U.S., he chose to return to Pakistan to lead the Department of Nephrology at Jinnah Hospital, bringing world-renowned expertise to serve and uplift local patient care.

GOAL & OBJECTIVES:

The Department of Nephrology at Allama Iqbal Medical College / Jinnah Hospital Lahore aims to lead nationally in kidney research, education, and patient care. Our objective is to provide high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based treatment for kidney diseases while training the next generation of nephrologists. We are committed to advancing research, promoting early detection and prevention, and raising community awareness. By enhancing dialysis, transplant services, and clinical infrastructure, we strive to improve kidney health outcomes across the region.