Dr. Saleha Kanwal

General Practitioner

MBBS

Speciality:Emergency Medicine
Language:English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Dansk, saraiki, Punjabi
Experience:17 Years

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        Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 14 years of clinical experience in acute and chronic care management, oncology, and internal medicine. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care across emergency, ICU, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Demonstrates full compliance with institutional standards, on-call duties, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to continuous professional development, teaching, and contributing to departmental goals, patient education, and public health initiatives.

        Experienced in comprehensive general practice and primary care, with a strong focus on managing acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and health promotion across diverse patient populations. - Conducts thorough patient assessments and demonstrates strong diagnostic acumen in both acute illnesses (bacterial and viral infections) and chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, heart disease, diabetes). - Develops and implements individualized treatment plans for non-critical conditions such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, and minor ear/throat ailments. - Demonstrates expertise in differential diagnosis, diagnostic investigations, immunization programs, and wound care management, contributing to both preventive and therapeutic care strategies. - Skilled in the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy, including monitoring, adjustment, and management of treatment-related complications. - Experienced in comprehensive oncology patient management, including both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, with full accountability for care continuity and treatment outcomes. - Skilled in chemotherapy. - Oversees the care pathway for newly diagnosed and referred oncology and medical patients, ensuring timely initiation of therapy and seamless coordination with multidisciplinary teams. - Proficient in handling acute medical and oncologic emergencies, ensuring rapid stabilization and critical decision-making under high-pressure conditions, including ICU-level interventions. - Provides high-quality ICU care and supports invasive and emergency procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and acute deterioration response, with appropriate escalation protocols. - Skilled in palliative care planning and delivery, offering compassionate end-of-life support to patients and families while upholding dignity and quality of life. - Adheres strictly to institutional policies, operational guidelines, revalidation standards, and best clinical practices across all areas of responsibility. - Diligently carries out all assigned clinical and administrative responsibilities, including those delegated by department leadership. - Conducts regular ward rounds, supervises treatment plans, and maintains accurate, comprehensive medical records and documentation for inpatient and outpatient care. - Collaborates effectively with registrars, consultants, and cross-disciplinary teams, while also mentoring junior staff and contributing to a culture of continuous learning. - Prepares departmental activity summaries, supports service improvement initiatives, and actively participates in medical and operational committee meetings. - Contributes to departmental development by participating in staff training programs, continuing education initiatives, and collaborative research planning and execution. - Promotes health education and patient awareness through scientific presentations, structured orientations, and public-facing outreach programs. - Participates in on-call schedules, delivering high-standard emergency and after-hours care as part of team-based service delivery. - Supports procurement planning by identifying needs for medications, supplies, and equipment within the unit to ensure optimal resource availability. - Provides interdepartmental medical guidance when requested, ensuring clinical consistency and team-based problem-solving. - Maintains a current set of clinical privileges and adheres to structured professional development and compliance requirements. - Upholds a strong patient-centered approach, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and effective communication to build trust with patients and families. - Remains flexible and responsive to additional assignments or changing departmental priorities, consistently demonstrating a solution-oriented and accountable attitude.

        Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
        – Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Dissertation Writing (WHO Collaboration Center, CPSP)
        – Communication Skills Training (WHO Collaboration Center, CPSP)
        – ARVs Therapy Adherence Training (NACP, WHO, UNICEF, FHI)
        – Tuberculosis DOTS Strategy Training (Provincial TB Control Program)

        – Manage acute general emergencies in the Emergency Department.
        – Oversee critical care for patients admitted to icu
        – Delivered first-level acute and emergency care.
        – Managed outpatient services including chronic diseases and primary care.
        – Conducted minor surgical procedures and participated in national immunization programs.
        – Provided healthcare services for women inmates and prison staff.
        – Diagnosed, staged, and treated patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
        – Planned and administered chemotherapy, calculated dosage modifications, and managed treatment toxicities.
        – Led a specialized CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) clinic, managing over 4000 registered patients.
        – Participated actively in multidisciplinary tumor boards and mortality review meetings.
        – Completed rotations in Radiology, Radiation Oncology (Shaukat Khanum Cancer Center),
        – Managed emergency and admitted patients presenting with various medical conditions.
        – Performed clinical duties in specialty clinics (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Endocrinology).
        – Clinical rotations completed in Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Nephrology.

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