Khyber Teaching Hospital MTI
Nephrology
Department
OPD SCHEDULE
| AVAILABILITY | DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| OPD | Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri | 8:OOAM to 4:OOPM |
| IBP | Monday to Friday | 4:OOPM to 8:OOPM |
Brief Description Biomedical Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering Department at Khyber Teaching Hospital plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of The Nephrology Division & Hemodialysis Unit at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH), Peshawar, is a specialized department under the Medical Specialty Department, dedicated to the diagnosis and management of kidney-related diseases. The department provides comprehensive dialysis services and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care through a team of trained professionals. Alongside clinical services, the department focuses on medical education, research, and the continuous improvement of nephrology services in line with international standardsmedical equipment across all clinical areas of the hospital. The department is staffed by a dedicated and skilled team of biomedical engineers and technicians committed to supporting high-quality patient care through effective management of healthcare technology
Chairman & Professor
Prof Dr. Amer Azhar
MISSION
Nephrology is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience by providing competent and compassionate care; we are committed to the pursuit of knowledge that moves medicine forward; and we take pride training the next generation of kidney specialists as innovative researchers and exceptional physicians.
VISION
- To develop Nephrologist who have acquired the operational skills, professionalism and knowledge necessary to direct a nephrology service, including dialysis and kidney transplantation
- To develop physicians who possess the habits of life-long learning and a commitment to advancing the science and art of renal medicine through research
- To develop Nephrologist who have the knowledge and skills required to succeed in an academic health care setting
Values
A supportive, collegial and respectful professional environment, impacting the care of at-risk populations, both locally and nationally.
Partnership and collaboration, especially with our community-associated care-givers and international donors in Nephrology.
Innovation, critical inquiry and self-evaluation, Accountability to patients, the public, governance structures and our academic peers.
Nephrology Department
Key Performance Indicators
- Implantation of standard four dialysis sessions for regular dialysis patients by June, 2026
- Participation of trainees in regular mock examination and MCQs testing by December 2026
- Implantation of full prescription of dialysis treatment for each patient as per international standard by December, 2026
- Applying to transplant authority for registration in transplant program by December, 2025
- Signing of MOU with cardiology unit for utilizing their Cath lab for interventional procedure by December, 2025
- Provision of a designated suit/chamber for CAPD patients by December, 2027
- Establishing 5 bedded HDU in nephrology ward with trained staff and relevant equipment by June, 2027
- Expansion of nephrology unit by increasing bed strength and acquiring extra space (due to heavy work load) by December, 2028
- Up gradation of our minor OT to fully functional OT with relevant staff by December, 2029
Nephrology Department
DEPARTMENT SWOT ANALYSIS
Strength
- Highly Trained faculty
- Heavy work load
- Good team work
- Optimum infrastructure available
Weaknesses
- Shortage of space in ward
- Shortage of space in Dialysis unit
- Less number of Dialysis machines
- Less optimum procedure space
- No proper OT with anesthesia available
- No HDU setup available
- No Transplant setup available
Opportunities
- To extend number of Dialysis machines to 40 stations
- To extend Dialysis time to 4 hours as per international standards
- To standardize Dialysis prescription as per international standards
- To collaborate with international NGO/different organizations for provision of equipment and upgradation of department
- Generation of funds for hospital with OPD dialysis
Threats
- Lack of Job security
- Overcrowding of dialysis patients
- Limited resources for renewal of old dialysis machines
- Overcrowding of admitted patients due to shortage of beds and Faculty
Khyber Teaching Hospital MTI
Nephrology Team
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor