Dr Talat Waseem

FRCS England, FRCS (GenSurg), FACS, MME 
Postdoctoral Fellowship Surgical Research (Harvard),
Chief of Surgery & Allied
Consultant Endocrine Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist,
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Lahore
General Secretary, Pakistan Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons Association (www.petsa.net)
Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery.

About Dr. Talat Waseem

Dr. Talat Waseem is a distinguished surgeon with a wealth of experience in surgical oncology and endocrine surgery. He has received training from renowned institutions such as Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, under the guidance of Prof Stanley W Ashley, University College Cork, and the esteemed Prof Khwaja Muhammad Azim.

Throughout his career, Dr. Waseem has been fortunate to work with notable mentors, including Michael J Zinner, Malcolm Robinson, Edward E Whang, Prof Paul Redmond, Jennifer Smith, Steven Thrush, Harun E Thomas, and Sue Down.

Currently, Dr. Talat Waseem serves as the Chief of Surgery & Allied and holds the position of Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery at Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore. His expertise lies in performing surgeries related to cancer and endocrine glands, specializing in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgeries. He has an impressive surgical log, encompassing a wide range of procedures, including thyroidectomies, radical neck dissections, pancreatectomies, esophagectomies, and many more.

Dr. Waseem has been recognized and honored with prestigious fellowships, including the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England (FRCS GenSurg), Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Research from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA. In addition, he holds a Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (UK Scholar) and a Masters in Medical Education.

Dr. Talat Waseem actively contributes to the medical community as the General Secretary of the Pakistan Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons Association. He also manages the peer-reviewed journal, Archives of Surgical Research, showcasing his commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and research.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Waseem served as a Clinical Lecturer at Cork University College and the University of Limerick, Ireland, further adding to his international experience and academic achievements. 

  • Division Head, Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
  • Chair of Surgery & Allied, Shalamar Hospital and Medical College
  • Professor, Department of Surgery, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore
  • Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal Surgery
  • Cancer Surgery (Especially Breast, Esophagus, Colon, Stomach, Pancreas)
  • Head & Neck and Breast Surgery
  • Routine General Surgical Procedures

Dr Waseem has a longstanding interest and commitment to molecular biology and clinical research and have published around 100 peer reviewed research articles at national and international level, which encompass cancer research, endocrine research and surgical education. Moreover, he currently edits a peer reviewed surgical journal “Archives of Surgical Research” for last 3 years.  In past I have peer reviewed various journals including Surgery, BJS, International Journal of Surgery, and many other journals. His current research focuses on Cancer Research, Surgical Education and role of AI in surgical science, which remain top avenues within biomedical research realm.

Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Chief of Surgery & Allied (March 30, 2023- todate)

Associate Professor of Surgery
(General, Oncoplastic Breast, Endocrine Surgery & Surgical Oncology)
21.10.2020 – to date

Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Assistant Professor of Surgery
(General, Oncoplastic Breast, Endocrine Surgery & Surgical Oncology)
29.07.2016 – 20.10.20

Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, UK
Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
(Ongoing 3-Year Part-Time; 2018-2020, Royal College of Surgeon and Association of Breast Surgery, UK’s approved program), Nottingham Breast Centre/ Worcester Breast Centre/ Norwich Breast Centre.

Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore
Senior Registrar, Surgery
(General, Endocrine & Breast Surgery & Surgical Oncology)
15.07.2013-28.07.16

University College Cork & University of Limerick (Graduate Entry Medical School), Ireland,  Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in Surgery
1-10-2011- 30-06-2012
Prof. Paul Redmond (Lead Endocrine & Breast Surgeon) & Prof. Stuart Walsh (Lead Vascular Surgeon)

South Tipperary General Hospital
(Teaching Affiliate of University of Cork & University of Limerick), Clonmel, Ireland
General & Colorectal Surgery (Registrar)
7-01-2012- 03-07-2012

Mr Peter Murchan, Lead Consultant Colorectal Surgeon; Mr Athar Sheikh FRCSI
2007-2011 Specialty Training General Surgery, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore (CPSP)
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Research

BWH-Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
(11-10-2002 to 28-02-2005)
Supervisor: Stanley W Ashley, FACS; Michael J Zinner, FACS; Malcolm Kenneth Robinson, FAC

2020  Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, UK- Scholar

Supervisors: Jerome Perriera, Sue Downe, Jenny Smith, Steven Thrush, Harun E Thomas

2020 Masters in Medical Education (MME), University of Lahore, 2020.

2020 FACS (USA)- Fellow of American College of Surgeons (Fellowship # 3339374)

2016 FRCS (GenSurg) Joint Colleges Specialty Fellowship Board in General Surgery; FRCS (England) Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellowship No. 9163659)

2012 Fellowship of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS), in General Surgery,

2008 MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Passed Part 1 & 2

2005 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Research, 2002-2005, Brigham & Women’s Hospital Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (USA) Supervisor: Prof Stanley W Ashley, Malcolm Robinson

2000     Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B;B.S) Allama Iqbal Medical College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2000

  • Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
    Department Chair, Surgery & Allied, March 31,2023 to date
    Associate Professor of Surgery, SMDC, Lahore
  • Pakistan Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons Association
    General Secretary, 2017
  • Society of Surgeons Pakistan, Lahore Chapter
    Secretary Publications 2021-todate

  • Currently functioning as General Secretary Pakistan Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons Association, and Publication Secretary for Society of Surgeon Pakistan (Lahore Chapter)
  • Travel Award & Oral Presentation at Annual Congress of American College of Surgeons 2020
  • Travel Award, 2009 International Symposium on Ghrelin, Tokyo, Japan for three papers.
  • Best Research Paper Award, International Conference on Medical Education (UOL)
  • Travel Award & Oral presentation of research data at American College of Surgeons meeting held at New Orleans, 2004.
  • Travel Award & Poster Presentation, American College of Surgeons, Surgical Forum, 2019
  • Travel Award & Poster of Distinction, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), Digestive Disease Week, New Orleans, 2004.
  • American College of Surgeons, MD, USA
  • Society of Surgical Oncology, USA
  • British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, UK
  • Society of laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), USA
  • International Society of Computer Aided Surgery
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, USA
  • American Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, USA
  • Association of Surgical Education (USA)
  • Pakistan Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons Association PETSA
  • British Association of Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons BAETS
  • Society of Surgeons Pakistan (Publication Secretary)
  • Society of Oncological Surgery, Pakistan