Dr. Rashid Mehmood Khan

Professional Profile

Dr. Rashid Mehmood Khan practises in general and laparoscopic surgery at Gulzar Surgimed in Bahawalpur, within the General & Laparoscopic Surgery department.

Qualifications

MBBS, FCPS (Surgery)

Professional Role

Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

Current Position

Senior Registrar, BVH Bahawalpur

Hospital Affiliations

Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur

Areas of clinical focus

Dr. Rashid Mehmood Khan works within general and laparoscopic surgery at Gulzar Surgimed. The information below describes this specialty in general terms. Your doctor will assess your individual condition and explain what is appropriate for you.

Common conditions

Within general and laparoscopic surgery, patients may be assessed for conditions that can include:

Inguinal hernia (groin hernia)
Femoral hernia
Umbilical hernia
Incisional hernia (hernia at a previous surgical scar)
Epigastric hernia
Gallstones and gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis)
Acute and chronic cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)
Appendicitis (acute and recurrent)
Abdominal wall hernias and defects
Bowel conditions that may require surgical assessment
Small bowel obstruction
Abdominal masses or lumps needing evaluation
Abscesses of the abdominal wall or soft tissues
Soft tissue lumps such as lipomas or sebaceous cysts
Selected breast conditions that need surgical assessment, such as breast lumps
Selected thyroid and neck lumps that need surgical assessment
Adhesion-related abdominal problems

Treatment and care areas

The specialty commonly involves treatment approaches that, depending on the diagnosis, may include:

Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery where it is suitable for the patient and condition
Open surgery when it is the safer or more appropriate option
Planned and day-case procedures, depending on the diagnosis
Conservative management and observation where surgery is not immediately needed
Medication-based management as part of preoperative or postoperative care
Wound care and management of surgical site concerns
Follow-up and postoperative review

When patients may seek assessment

Patients may seek assessment for ongoing or sudden abdominal pain, a visible lump or swelling in the groin or abdomen, symptoms related to gallstones, features of appendicitis, or when another doctor recommends a surgical opinion. Breast lumps, thyroid swellings, soft tissue lumps and abscesses that may need surgical treatment are also common reasons for referral. Your doctor will examine you and may arrange blood tests, an ultrasound or other imaging before discussing whether surgery is needed.

Book an Appointment

To arrange a consultation with Dr. Rashid Mehmood Khan, use the appointment request form, call the hospital on 0300 9687763, or send a WhatsApp message to the same number. The team will contact you about appointment availability.