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dr azhar iqbal

Consultant Plastic Surgeon FRCS (Plast), FRCS (Edinburgh), MSc Health Information Science

Dr Azhar Iqbal

Now Available in Dubai

We are proud to welcome Mr. Azhar Iqbal, a distinguished Consultant Plastic Surgeon, to our team in Dubai.

  • Upcoming Visit Dates:
  • 16th August 2025
  • 29th–30th August 2025

Overview

Mr. Azhar Iqbal is a senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience across the United Kingdom and Pakistan. Internationally recognized for his work in reconstructive breast, hand, and facial surgery, he brings extensive surgical expertise and a strong academic foundation.

He holds the FRCS (Plast) and FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh and Glasgow), along with an MSc in Health Information Sciences from the University of Warwick. His work includes over 20 scientific publications, and he is known for his contributions to training and education in plastic surgery.

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS – King Edward Medical College, Lahore (1st Division)
  • FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh & Glasgow
  • FRCS (Plast) – Intercollegiate Board, UK (2003)
  • MSc – Health Information Sciences, University of Warwick (Distinction)

Consultant & Specialist Appointments

  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon – Whiston Hospital, Merseyside (2005–Present)
  • Oncoplastic Breast Fellow – QE & Selly Oak Hospitals, Birmingham
  • Aesthetic Fellow – Wellington Hospital, London
  • Specialist Registrar – Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, Plymouth, Exeter
  • Senior House Officer – Addenbrooke’s, Canniesburn, Birmingham General

Areas of Expertise

  • Breast Reconstruction – DIEP Flap, Implants, Latissimus Dorsi Flap, Fat Grafting
  • Hand Surgery – Contracture Release, Dupuytren’s Disease, Fascia Lata Grafts
  • Facial Reanimation – SPSS Technique, Eyelid & Smile Restoration
  • Ear Reconstruction – Rib Cartilage Framework for Congenital & Traumatic Defects

Research & Publications

Mr. Iqbal has published extensively in leading journals such as PRS, JPRAS, BJPS, and Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons. Key works include:

  • Vertical Scar Reduction Mammaplasty – PRS, 2005
  • Modified CV Flap for Nipple Reconstruction – PRS, 2009
  • Muscle-Sparing LD Flap for Breast Reconstruction – JPRAS, 2010
  • Anatomical vs Round Implants in Aesthetic Surgery – PRS, 2011
  • Dynamic Tension Model for Flap Design – PRS, 2005
  • Use of Fascia Lata in Flexor Tendon Reconstruction – BSSH, 2011

National & International Presentations

  • Faculty – BAPRAS, BAAPS, BSSH, ORBS, IPRAS, ESPRS
  • Invited Speaker – Microsurgery Course (Lahore), Hellenic Medical Society (Greece)
  • Key Presentations – Muscle-Sparing LD Series, Nipple Reconstruction, Flexor Tendon Repair

Teaching, Training & Faculty Roles

  • Programme Director – Plastic Surgery, Mersey Deanery (2009–2015)
  • Faculty – BAAPS, BAPRAS, Flap and Tendon Training Days
  • Examiner – MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, London
  • Educational Supervisor – ST3+ Trainees, Oncoplastic Fellows, Hand Surgery Diploma

Courses & CPD Highlights

  • Canniesburn Microsurgery & Flap Courses
  • Breast Reconstruction Masterclasses
  • Facial Aesthetic and Rhinoplasty Symposiums
  • ATLS, EMSB, Revalidation, Training the Trainer, Equal Opportunities

Professional Memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons – Edinburgh & Glasgow
  • BAPRAS, BAAPS, BSSH, BSRS, NWSSH, MDU

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