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Department of ENT , HEAD & NECK SURGERY HFH

     The Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, is a 39-bedded facility providing comprehensive services through its outpatient department, fully equipped operation theatres, and 24-hour emergency coverage. Under the leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Ashar Alamgir, the department comprises 1 Assistant Professor, 2 Senior Registrars, 13 Postgraduate Trainees, and 11 House Officers.
Our academic strength lies in a dedicated teaching faculty that emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional responsibility, and patient-centered care. The department is committed to training future otolaryngologists through structured teaching, research opportunities, and hands-on clinical experience.

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Dr Ashar Alamgir

Head of Department

Vision

To provide competency based medical education with a structured training program to prepare specialists in the discipline of Otorhinolaryngology who would be able to provide quality patient care comparable to international standards, actively pursue research, serve as professional role models & clinical leaders, continue self-directed learning, promote social justice by advocating for equitable health care.

Vision

To provide competency based medical education with a structured training program to prepare specialists in the discipline of Otorhinolaryngology who would be able to provide quality patient care comparable to international standards, actively pursue research, serve as professional role models & clinical leaders, continue self-directed learning, promote social justice by advocating for equitable health care.

Mission

The primary objective of our department is to deliver exceptional, patient-focused care. This involves ensuring high standards in the diagnosis and treatment of ENT conditions, with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction. Our commitment extends to fostering continuous medical education and research within the ENT field, aiming to stay at the forefront of advancements and provide our patients with the best possible outcomes. Through a combination of expertise, compassion, and a dedication to ongoing improvement, our goal is to be a trusted leader in ENT healthcare within our community

Mission

The primary objective of our department is to deliver exceptional, patient-focused care. This involves ensuring high standards in the diagnosis and treatment of ENT conditions, with a strong emphasis on patient satisfaction. Our commitment extends to fostering continuous medical education and research within the ENT field, aiming to stay at the forefront of advancements and provide our patients with the best possible outcomes. Through a combination of expertise, compassion, and a dedication to ongoing improvement, our goal is to be a trusted leader in ENT healthcare within our community

Our Team

Sr

NameDesignationQualification
1

Dr Ashar Alamgir

Assistant Professor

MBBS, F.C.P.S, CHR, CHPE

2

Dr Tabassum Aziz

Assistant ProfessorF.C.P.S, M.R.C.S (ENT)
3

Dr Nimra Asf

Senior Registrar

MBBS, F.C.P.S.

4

Dr Zainab

Senior Registrar

MBBS, F.C.P.S

5

Dr Shafaq

Senior Registrar

MBBS, FCPS

Academic Programs

Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate Programs

Research Projects

Sr#TitleJournalAuthor
1Efficacy of vocal cord medialization by injection thyroplasty using liquid paraffin in relieving hoarseness of voice in idiopathic and traumatic unilateral vocal cord paralysisJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC), March 2024.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
2Comparison of isoconazole nitrate versus nystatin for the treatment of otomycosisJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC), September 2023.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
3A comparative study of type 1 underlay tympanoplasty using tragal cartilage versus temporalis fascia graftRawal Medical Journal (RMJ), July 2023.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
4Thyroidectomy with and without drain: a clinical comparative study. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC). March 2023.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
5Outcome of Indoor Covid Cases with Moderate to Severe Disease; Convalescent Plasma Transfusion vs Conventional TherapyJournal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (JBUMDC). 2022; 12(4):212-18.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
6Conventional Cold steel and Modern technique BiZact LigaSure for tonsillectomy: A comparative analysisJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC). 2022;26(2): 253-56.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
7Transnasal endoscopic surgical repair of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Rhinorrhoea by Inferior Turbinate GraftsJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC). 2021; 25(3):409-413.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
8Association of Acute Otitis Media with Breast Feeding position among infants in a tertiary care hospital of PakistanEuropean Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2020; 2(6):1-4.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
9Comparison of outcome of myringotomy alone with myringotomy and tympanostomy tube (grommet) in otitis media with effusion (OME)Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College (JRMC). 2018; 2(2):140-43.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
10Prevalence of anxiety and depression in chronic kidney disease patients according to CKD stagesIsra Medical Journal. 2017;9(5):280-83.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
11Foreign bodies in ear, nose and throat - A clinical auditJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College. 2017; 21(1):72-74.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
12Neglected foreign body nose in a post operative patientJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College 2016, Vol.20(3):240-241.Dr. Ashar Alamgir
13Bacterial spectrum and their sensitivity pattern in patients of chronic suppurative otitis mediaJournal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan 2012, Vol.22 (2):128-129Dr. Ashar Alamgir
14Post-operative Haemorrhage: Conventional Tonsillectomy by Scalpel/Snare Versus Tonsillectomy by Applying Knot at Lower Pole PedicleJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College 2012, Vol.16(2):126-128Dr. Ashar Alamgir
15Esophagoscopy in the early detection and treatment of Plummer Vinson SyndromeJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College 2008, Vol.12(2):37-40Dr. Ashar Alamgir
16Clinical behaviour of pleomorphic adenoma of salivary glandsJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College 2006, Vol.10(2):82-85Dr. Ashar Alamgir

Ongoing Research

Names of residentsTopics of research
Dr.MahnoorEfficacy between adenoidectomy with Myringotomy versus adenoidectomy with grommet insertion in management of Otitis media with effusion in terms of hearing; a QUASI experimental study at RMU allied hospitals.
Dr. Aqsa Comparative study of topical antifungal drops(Clotrimazole) and topical antifungal cream(Nystatin) in the treatment of otomycosis.
Dr. Noor ul HudaPrognostic value of Middle Ear Risk Index in outcome of tympanoplasty
Dr. KashafComparison of modified radical mastoidectomy with and without obliteration in active squamous disease
Dr. LatifComparison of Custom-Made Internal Nasal Splints with Commercially Available Silicone Internal Nasal Splints in patients Undergoing Nasal Surgery in Terms of Efficacy and Postoperative Complications
Dr. AsmaComparison of Epley's manoeuvre and oral prochlorperazine maleate in the symptomatic relief of BPPV
Dr.Abdul BasitPost-operative assessment of voice and swallowing alterations in patients of uncomplicated total thyroidectomy
Dr. RidaComparison of Mean SNOT 22 scoring in saline nasal douching versus steroid nasal douching in patients of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Dr. SaraImprovement in SNOTT22 scoring system in post op patient of Chronic rhino sinusitis with nasal polyposis after Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

List of Events

  1. Live surgery webinars
  2. Skill Improvement workshops   
  3. MS/ FCPS preparatory courses

Audit Report

Timetable

Clinical Clerkship Schedule

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