30/09/2025
Shifa Center of Professional Excellence (SCOPE), in collaboration with the Pakistan Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (POMSS), proudly hosted the Bariatric Surgery Symposium 2025 at Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad.
Dr. Arif Malik (Director Planning and Compliance - Surgical Services & OR, SIHL) welcomed the esteemed speakers, panel of experts, and participants from across Pakistan, reaffirming Shifa’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and knowledge-sharing in raising the standards of surgical practice nationwide.
The Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker, Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Maher (Chief of Surgery, South City Hospital, Karachi), delivered an inspiring keynote on the transformative role of bariatric surgery in tackling obesity and improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Ghulam Siddiq (Chief of Surgery, SIHL & Activity Director) shared the remarkable journey of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Shifa, highlighting milestones, innovations, and the training of future generations of surgeons.
Our Guest of Honor, Dr. Kh. Junaid Mustafa (Chief Medical Officer, SIHL), emphasized that the symposium is not only a platform for academic exchange but also a step toward strengthening collaboration, improving outcomes, and shaping the future of surgical excellence in Pakistan.
The symposium also featured an esteemed panel of national and international speakers, who delivered insightful sessions on surgical innovations, fellowship opportunities, pathophysiology of obesity, revisional bariatric surgery, and the expanding role of bariatric care in Pakistan’s healthcare system.