Dr. Uzma Sarwar
MBBS, FCPS (Dermatology), CHPE
Department of Dermatology
Shalamar Medical and Dental College/Shalamar Hospital
About Dr. Uzma Sarwar
Dr. Uzma Sarwar is a Dermatologist & Aesthetic Physician at Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences. She is heading the department of Dermatology. She is a Fellow of the College of Physician & Surgeons in the subject of Dermatology. She is a dynamic dermatologist with a track record of delivering exceptional patient care with compassion.
Dr. Uzma Sarwar has completed her MBBS from King Edward Medical College, Lahore. After her MBBS, she pursued for fellowship from College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and completed her internal medicine and later Dermatology residency from Mayo Hospital/King Edward Medical University, Lahore to finally complete her FCPS Dermatology in 2012.
To learn and practice the latest trends in Aesthetics, she completed her certification and later Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, USA in 2015.
She has expertise in performing all dermatological & aesthetic procedures. She has established the state of art LASER & Aesthetic Clinic in Shalamar hospital in 2019 and successfully running the clinic.
She has international certification in medical teaching ICMT from CILT which is affiliated with Shifa University, Islamabad & University of Liverpool, UK.
She is the accredited supervisor of CPSP for post graduate training in dermatology and has seven trainees under her direct supervision in year 2023-2024. She is the examiner and paper setter at CPSP.
She recently completed Certification in Clinical Research Design from LUMS in May, 2024.
She has attended various national and international workshops and courses related to Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetics, Clinical Teaching and Research.
Moreover, she has Organized and Facilitated various Hands on workshops & symposia in dermatology, aesthetics and research in her own institution.
She has multiple research publications in peer reviewed journals.
Prior to joining Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences in September 2012, Dr. Uzma Sarwar was working as Senior registrar at Dermatology Department, Mayo hospital / King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
She is a skilled clinician, keen researcher, trainer of FCPS dermatology and a mentor for undergraduate and post graduate students.
- Associate Professor & Head of Dermatology department
- Shalamar Medical and Dental College/Shalamar Hospital
Dr. Uzma has keen interest in research and is actively involved in the research proposals of post graduate trainees which includes proposal writing, conduction of study, dissertation writing and later publication in peer reviewed journals.
She has recently completed Certification in Clinical Research Design from LUMS in May, 2024.
She has numerous research publication in peer reviewed journals. Recently she worked on antifungal regimen in resistant and recurrent cases of superficial cutaneous dermatophytic infections. Ongoing research projects includes treatment of superficial cutaneous dermatophytic infections with newer topical antifungals like sertaconazole and oxiconazole, treatment of acne with new topical drug; dapsone and comparative treatment of alopecia with traditional and newer topical formulations.
- Dr. Uzma’s clinical practice is based on the latest guidelines and evidence-based practice. Multidisciplinary approaches are integration where needed.
- She has expertise in performing all dermatological & aesthetic procedures.
2003 2004 | MBBS King Edward Medical College Pakistan House physician Internal Medicine Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan |
2004 | House Physician Dermatology Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan |
2005-2008 | Resident Internal Medicine Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan |
2008-2011 | Resident Dermatology Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan |
2012 | FCPS (Dermatology) College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan
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2024 | Certificate in Clinical Research Design from LUMS Pakistan |
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2021
2019
2018
2015 | CHPE & ICMT(International Certification in Medical teaching) from Shifa Tameer Millat University, Islamabad in affiliation with University of Liverpool, UK
Diploma in Aesthetics Teaching) from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine AAAM, USA
Certification in Aesthetics from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine AAAM, USA
Training Course in Cosmetic Dermatology from Mahidol University, Thailand | |
- Head of the Dermatology department Shalamar Medical & Dental college – January 2024 to date
- Associate Professor Shalamar Medical & Dental college – October 2019 to date
- Assistant Professor Shalamar Medical & Dental college – September 2012 to October 2019
- Senior registrar Mayo Hospital, Lahore – May 2012 to December 2012
- Accredited Supervisor and Examiner of CPSP
- Member of PAD from 2012 to lifetime
- Fellow of CPSP from 2012
- Member College Mentor Committee from 2019 to date SMDC Lahore, Pakistan
- Member College Post Graduate Training Committee from 2019 to date SMDC Lahore, Pakistan
- Khan R, Ashraf A, Sarwar U, Fatima I, Arif A, Bokhari MA. Association of Low Serum Ferritin Levels in Patients Having Alopecia Areata: A Case Control Study. Proceedings S.Z.M.C.2024; 38(2):90-4.
- Arshad R, Iqbal S, Sarwar U, Amir M, Waqar S. Effect of obesity, socioeconomic status and gender on glycemic control in diabetic patients. Rawal Medical Journal. 2023;48(3): 651-4
- Sarwar U, Munir A, Ashraf A, Bokhari MA. Efficacy of tranexamic acid in patients with melasma. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists.2023;32(2): 519-524
- Iqbal S, Abid MR, Sarwar U, Afridi AU. Frequency of primary headache disorders and association with body mass index: an ambispective study. JPMA. 2022;72(10):1968-70
- Iqbal S, Abid MR, Adil R, Sarwar U, Afridi AU Frequency of primary headache disorders;a retrospective study. Rawal Medical Journal. 2022; 47(1): 34-6
- Sarwar U, Iqbal S, Arshad R, Afridi AU, Rashid Sumara, Zaib. Level of satisfaction in online teaching programs among medical teachers/supervisors during COVID19 pandemic.Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. 2022;32(1):34-41
- Ashraf A, Aman MS, Khan AZ, Bokhari MA, Sarwar U,Kalhor BA. Frequency of different types of arthritis in patients of psoriasis. Pakistan journal of medical & health sciences, 2021;15 (6): 1331—1334
- Khan IH, Ashraf A, Sarwar U, Munir A, Tariq H, Khan AZ, Bokhari MA.Comparison of efficacy of NdYAG laser with adjuvant eflornithine cream versus NdYAG laser alone for the treatment of facial hirsutism in women. Pakistan Journal of medical & health sciences, 2021;15 (7): 1685—88
- Rashid S, Azeem S, Zaib, Iftikhar U, Sarwar U, Akhtar A. Prevalance& severity of cutaneous manifestations in patients of CRF on hemodialysis in relation to duration of replacement therapy.Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologist, 2021;32(2): 224-230.
- Zaib, Naqvi F, Inayat S, Yaqoob N, Tahir K, Sarwar U, Muhammad F. Cutaneous impact of surgical mask versus N 95 mask during covid-19 pandemic: Incidence of dermatological side effects and response of topical methylprednisolone aceponate (MPA) treatment to associated contact dermatitis. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologist, 2020; 30(4): 650-655.
- Sarwar U, Rehmanur H, Rashid S. Frequency and Association of dermatological manifestations of type 2 diabetes mellitus with body mass index and HbA1c levels.Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologist, 2018; 28(2) :199-206
- Rehmanur H, SarwarU,Majeed M, Bokhari MA. Treatment of post adolescent female Acne with spironolactone and low dose isotretinoin. Medical Forum Monthly, 2018; 29: 2-6
- Rashid S, Zaib, Sarwar U. Frequency of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus in patients with onychomycosis. Pakistan journal of medical & health sciences, 2017;11: 755-56
- Rehmanur H, Sarwar U, Majeed M. Efficacy of low dose isotretinoin (20mg) for treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Medical Forum Monthly, 2014; 25:83-87
- Sarwar U, Asad F, Rani Z, Khurshid K, Pal SS. Frequency of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with hand eczema with European standard and corticosteroid series. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologist, 2013; 23: 289-94.
- Rani Z, Tufail F, Asad F, Khursheed K, Sarwar U, Pal SS. Frequency of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronic eczema. ANNALS of KEMU, 2010; 16: 55-8.