Dr Waqar Kabir – Medical Specialist

Dr. Waqar Kabir is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Consultant Physician in Peshawar with postgraduate qualifications in medicine and additional training in endocrinology. His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic conditions and other medical illnesses affecting adults.

He holds an MBBS, FCPS in Medicine and MRCP (UK), along with fellowship-level training in endocrinology. His medical background combines general internal medicine with an interest in hormonal and metabolic disorders, enabling him to evaluate patients with diabetes and related conditions alongside other medical concerns.

Dr. Waqar Kabir provides consultations in Peshawar, including at Al Khidmat Hospital in Dabgari Garden, and offers online consultations.

Qualifications and Professional Training

• MBBS
• FCPS (Medicine)
• MRCP (UK)
• Fellowship in Endocrinology
• PACES

His postgraduate qualifications reflect training in the diagnosis and management of adult medical conditions, while his endocrinology training supports the assessment of diabetes and hormonal disorders.

Areas of Expertise

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Diabetes Management and Blood Glucose Control
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid Enlargement and Nodules
• Obesity and Medical Weight Management
• Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Cholesterol and Lipid Disorders
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders
• Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
• General Internal Medicine
• Assessment of Complex Medical Symptoms

Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Management

Diabetes and metabolic health form an important part of Dr. Waqar Kabir’s clinical practice. He evaluates patients with elevated blood glucose, newly diagnosed diabetes and those requiring ongoing treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Management may involve reviewing fasting blood sugar, HbA1c and other investigations, assessing associated medical conditions and selecting appropriate treatment according to individual needs.

Patients with diabetes frequently experience additional health concerns, including hypertension, obesity and abnormal cholesterol levels. His background in internal medicine allows these overlapping medical problems to be considered during clinical assessment.

Thyroid and Hormonal Conditions

Dr. Waqar Kabir also evaluates endocrine disorders involving the thyroid and other hormone-producing glands.

Thyroid dysfunction can produce symptoms such as unexplained weight changes, fatigue, palpitations, changes in bowel habits and intolerance to heat or cold.

Clinical assessment may include thyroid function tests and other investigations when indicated. Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis and the patient’s overall medical condition.

His endocrinology training is also relevant to patients experiencing insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and other hormonal abnormalities.

Obesity and Weight-Related Medical Problems

Obesity management is another area of Dr. Waqar Kabir’s clinical practice.

Excess body weight can contribute to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular risk. Medical assessment may involve evaluating metabolic risk factors, identifying associated conditions and developing an appropriate weight-management strategy.

Treatment can include dietary and lifestyle interventions, management of underlying medical conditions and medication when clinically suitable.

Internal Medicine and General Medical Care

Alongside his interest in endocrinology, Dr. Waqar Kabir practices internal medicine, which covers a broad range of medical conditions affecting adults.

His clinical scope includes the assessment of hypertension, abnormal cholesterol levels, metabolic disorders and patients presenting with symptoms that require further medical investigation.

Internal medicine training is particularly valuable when several medical conditions occur together or when symptoms cannot be attributed to a single cause.

Clinical Research

Dr. Waqar Kabir has contributed to clinical research involving patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis.

His research work includes a study examining the effect of patient counselling on weight gain between dialysis sessions. Conducted at Combined Military Hospital, Peshawar, the study investigated the role of counselling in supporting fluid management among patients with end-stage renal disease.

This work reflects his background in clinical medicine and patient education.

Clinic and Consultation Information

Al Khidmat Hospital

Location: Dabgari Garden, Peshawar