The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Patel Hospital prides itself in its rich history of
excellence that has made it one of the top cardiothoracic programs within the country. Our
department has been established as a high-volume treatment center for chest diseases. With
numerous surgeons taking on leadership roles in the field, new technologies are being
championed by our surgeons to make treatment less invasive and increase efficiency in the
treatment of our patients. At the heart of the department lies our focus on excellent outcomes
and high-quality treatment. Together, our members have created real-time dashboards that
facilitate the provision of up-to-date and high-quality care.

We have recruited the most skilled and talented Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Karachi from
different top training hospitals across the country. It is this range of diversity that provides our
department with a robust understanding of different techniques and approaches. This has
provided our surgeons with expertise across several sub-specialties about pediatric and adult
Cardiothoracic Surgery. Our surgeons also hold leadership roles within the hospital as well as
in both national and international medical communities. Members from our Cardiothoracic
Departments are constantly creating new knowledge by researching and publishing peer-reviewed articles annually.

Some of the many surgical procedures we provide at Patel Hospital include;

• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Thoracic Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
• Cardiothoracic Anesthetists
• Emergency Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patel Hospital offers the most qualified cardiothoracic surgeons in Karachi- possessing
expertise in diagnosing any disease or disorder and providing adequate treatment.

Faculty

Dr. FIZZA IFTIKHAR FCPS, (General Thoracic Surgery)