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Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Munir Hussain Faswala
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Dr. Munir Hussain Faswala

General Physician • Oncologist • Internal Medicine Specialist • Hematologist

DABG
  • 38 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Karachi Medical Complex (Gulshan-e-Iqbal) ( Gulshan e Iqbal ) Rs 2000
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Azhar Rashid
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Dr. Azhar Rashid

Oncologist

MBBS
  • 23 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • 5.0
    5 reviews
  • Neurospinal & Cancer Care Institute (NCCI) ( Saddar ) Rs 2500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Gynecologist in karachi - Prof. Dr. Anjum Rehman
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Prof. Dr. Anjum Rehman

Gynecologist • Laparoscopic Surgeon • Oncologist • Fertility Consultant

MCPS
  • 28 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • 5.0
    4 reviews
  • Video Consultation Get an instant checkup! Rs. 3300 Rs. 3500
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  • Anklesaria Hospital ( Saddar ) Rs 2500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
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Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Adeel Ahmed
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Dr. Adeel Ahmed

Oncologist

FCPS
  • 16 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Pak Onco Care ( Gulshan e Iqbal ) Rs 1500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
  • Medicare Cardiac & General Hospital ( BMCHS Sharafabad ) Rs 2000
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Hematologist in karachi - Dr. Munira Borhany
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Dr. Munira Borhany

Oncologist • Hematologist

FRCPath (UK)
  • 25 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Pak Onco Care ( Gulshan e Iqbal ) Rs 2500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Saima Zahoor
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Dr. Saima Zahoor

Oncologist

MBBS
  • 22 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Apwa Medical Complex Hospital ( Saddar ) Rs 2000
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Abdul Qayyum
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Dr. Abdul Qayyum

Oncologist

FCPS
  • 30 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Pak Onco Care ( Gulshan e Iqbal ) Rs 2500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Falak Shahab
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Dr. Falak Shahab

Oncologist

MBBS, FCPS(Oncology)
  • 10 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Anum Hospital ( Pak Kausar Town ) Rs 500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Imran Abbasi
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Dr. Imran Abbasi

Oncologist

CPSP
  • 25 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Hamdard University Hospital (Taj Medical Complex) ( Central Jacob Lines ) Rs 2000
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT
Best Oncologist in karachi - Dr. Sabir Hussain

Dr. Sabir Hussain

Oncologist • Hematologist

American Board of Hematology, 2011
  • 30 Years
    of Experience
  • 15-30 mins
    Wait Time
  • Pak Onco Care ( Gulshan e Iqbal ) Rs 2500
    SAVE UPTO Rs. 200/- ON ONLINE PAYMENT

Who is an Oncologist (Cancer Specialist)? 

An oncologist (کینسر سپیشلسٹ) or cancer doctor is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer using medication, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted immunotherapy.

کینسر کے ڈاکٹر یا ماہرینِ سرطان ایسے ڈاکٹر ہوتے ہیں جو کینسر کی مختلف اقسام کا علاج کرتے ہیں۔ سرطان کے ماہر کو کینسر اسپیشلسٹ بھی کہا جاتا ہے۔ کینسر کے کچھ ماہرین اس جان لیوا مرض کے لیے ادویات تجویز کرتے ہیں، کچھ ماہرین شعاعیں لگاتے ہیں، جب کہ کچھ ماہرین کینسر کی سرجری کرتے ہیں۔

When should you see an Oncologist?

Timing is very crucial when it comes to dealing with diseases like cancer that can spread quickly. Therefore, anyone who suspects they may have cancer should see the top oncologist in Karachi right away. Patients also go to cancer experts when they are referred by their doctor to one or after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

Some of the common signs of cancer to look for include:

  • Blood in cough

  • Breast lump

  • Testicle lump

  • Unexplained low blood count

  • Blood in stool

Book an Appointment with the Best Oncologist in Karachi

Healthwire has now made connecting with top oncologists in Karachi more accessible, fast, and easy. You can now book an appointment instantly with a male or female oncologist of your choice in Karachi, anywhere anytime.

To book an appointment with the best oncologist in Karachi you can visit Healthwire or call 04232500989.

While booking an appointment through the app, after choosing the doctor of your choice from Healthwire’s page, you can click on ‘Book Appointment’ and choose the time slot, day, and the hospital that is suitable for you. To get confirmation of your appointment date & time enter your name and phone number to get a call from Healthwire.

You can also opt for ‘online consultation’ with our expert oncologist anywhere from Pakistan depending on their availability hours.

What Treatments do Oncologists provide?

Some of the common services offered by the top cancer specialist in Karachi are

  • Physical Examinations- The cancer doctors assess the lesions, lumps, masses, or a change in color to diagnose cancer.

  • Biopsy- A fluid or tissue sample from the body is taken to evaluate it under the microscope. 

  • Imaging Studies- Cancer specialists use X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and nuclear medicine imaging to detect and diagnose cancer.

  • Tumour Marker Tests- These tests are used to measure certain substances levels in the blood in case of cancer.

  • Chemotherapy- Medication-based therapy is given to patients to treat cancer. Different drugs are used to kill cancer cells in chemotherapy.

  • Radiation Therapy- In order to shrink or kill cancer cells, high doses of radiation are used.

  • Targeted Therapy- It is a very specific cancer treatment. In this cancer cells are targeted to reduce their growth and stop their spread and division.

  • Hormone Therapy- This treatment is mostly for prostate and breast cancers to stop or slow the hormone causing these cancers.

  • Surgery- It is done by cancer doctors in order to remove cancerous tumors.

  • Stem Cell Transplant- When cancer patients suffer from severe damage to the cells due to high doses of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Blood-forming stem cells are restored in stem cell transplants.

  • Diet management and counseling sessions are also provided to cancer patients.

Our best cancer specialists in Karachi will carefully examine your condition and then will draft a treatment plan accordingly.

What are the types of oncologists in Pakistan?

The best cancer specialists in Karachi are categorized into further specialties. Some of the majorly seen types of oncologists in Pakistan with thwir expertise include

Medical Oncologist: Medical oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and other systemic treatments.

Surgical Oncologist: Surgical oncologists are specialized surgeons who focus on performing surgical procedures to remove cancerous tumors.

Radiation Oncologist: Radiation oncologists are responsible for planning and administering radiation therapy to cancer patients.

Gastrointestinal Oncologist: GI oncologists treat cancers including  esophagogastric, colorectal, pancreatic, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Pediatric Oncologist: Cancers that affect children are cured by pediatric oncologists.

Gynecological Oncologist: Cancers affecting female reproductive organs including cancers affecting the uterus, breasts, cervix, ovaries, vagina, and vulva are treated by gynecological oncologists.

Common Cancers in Pakistan

Some of the most common and prevalent cancers in Pakistan include:

  • Breast cancer - 32%

  • Stomach cancer - 6.9%

  • Lymphomas - 6.8%

  • Oral cavity cancer - 6.7%

  • Ovarian cancer - 4.8%

How to find the best Oncologist in Karachi?

To choose the best oncologist near you in Karachi via Healthwire, you can click on ‘sort by’ on the top right corner of the page and choose the most experienced and the nearest oncologist to you.

If you are using the Healthwire application, then choose the filter suitable to you present on top of your page.

You can also opt for the easiest way to choose an oncologist near you by calling Healthwire at 04232500989, where a representative can guide you properly.

While choosing the best cancer doctor near you, always consider the following points:

  • Years of experience

  • Qualification of doctor

  • What services does the doctor provide

  • Read the patient reviews 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which oncologist in Karachi charges less than PKR 1000?

To look for cancer specialists in Karachi who charge less than PKR 1000, you have to search Healthwire on your search engine and search for oncologists with less than PKR 1000 fee by choosing the filter on the bottom left called 'fee range'.

Who are the most experienced oncologists in Karachi?

Following are the 5 most experienced oncologists in Karachi:

  • Dr. Munir Hussain Faswala (37 years)
  • Prof. Dr. Anjum Rehman (27 years)
  • Dr. Azhar Rashid (22 years)
  • Dr. Saima Zahoor (21 years)
  • Dr. Adeel Ahmed (15 years)

Who is the best oncologist in Karachi?

Following are the top 5 best oncologists in Karachi:

  • Dr. Munir Hussain Faswala
  • Dr. Azhar Rashid
  • Prof. Dr. Anjum Rehman
  • Dr. Adeel Ahmed
  • Dr. Saima Zahoor

Which issues and conditions are treated by skin specialists in Karachi?

The best cancer doctors in Karachi are qualified to treat cancers of any sort including liver cancer, breast cancer, intestinal cancer, and any other cancer in any part of the body.

How can I find a skin oncologist in Karachi near me?

Visit Healthwire or download the healthwire app to get connected with the best oncologist near you in Karachi.