Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar – Gynecologist

Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar is a Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, and a senior consultant gynecologist at Tayaba Mazhar Hospital in University Town. She holds MBBS, FCPS and MCPS qualifications and has more than 25 years of professional experience in women’s healthcare.

Her clinical background encompasses pregnancy management, childbirth, high-risk obstetrics, infertility assessment and gynecological surgery. Alongside patient care, she has held senior academic and hospital appointments involving medical education, clinical supervision and the management of obstetric and gynecological conditions.

Qualifications and Professional Background

• MBBS – Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
• MCPS (Obstetrics and Gynecology) – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
• FCPS (Obstetrics and Gynecology) – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
• Current Academic Designation: Professor, Department of Gynecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
• Private Practice: Tayaba Mazhar Hospital, University Town, Peshawar

Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar’s career includes clinical and academic positions at several major healthcare institutions in Pakistan.

Her professional appointments have included:

• Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
• Associate Professor – Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
• Assistant Professor – Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
• Assistant Professor – Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad
• Consultant Gynecologist and Head of Gynecology Unit – Government City Hospital, Peshawar
• Senior Registrar – Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
• Woman Medical Officer – Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar

These appointments reflect her longstanding involvement in obstetric and gynecological practice, hospital administration and medical training.

Areas of Expertise

1. Antenatal Care and Pregnancy Monitoring
2. High-Risk Pregnancy Management
3. Normal and Operative Deliveries
4. Caesarean Section
5. Female Infertility Assessment and Treatment
6. Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
7. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
8. Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts
9. Hysterectomy and Gynecological Surgery
10. Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Procedures
11. Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urogynecological Conditions
12. Family Planning and Contraceptive Counselling
13. Menopause and Postmenopausal Health
14. Gynecological Cancer Assessment and Surgical Management

Clinical Experience in Maternal Healthcare

A significant part of Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar’s professional career has involved obstetric care, including the management of routine and complicated pregnancies.

Her clinical work covers antenatal assessment, maternal health monitoring, evaluation of pregnancy complications and planning for childbirth.

Women with high-risk pregnancies may require additional investigations and specialist supervision because of conditions such as pregnancy-related hypertension, gestational diabetes, previous obstetric complications or other maternal health concerns.

Her background in tertiary-care teaching hospitals provides experience in assessing complex obstetric cases and coordinating treatment where additional medical or surgical support is required.

Gynecological Surgery and Minimally Invasive Procedures

Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar’s clinical interests include gynecological surgery and the management of conditions that may require operative treatment.

Procedures associated with her gynecological practice include hysterectomy, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.

Laparoscopy allows selected abdominal and pelvic procedures to be performed through small incisions, while hysteroscopy is used to examine or treat certain conditions affecting the uterine cavity.

These techniques may be considered when investigating or treating conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine abnormalities and selected causes of infertility.

The appropriate procedure depends on the patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, reproductive plans and overall health.

Infertility and Reproductive Health

Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar also provides care for women experiencing difficulty conceiving.

Infertility assessment may involve examining menstrual patterns, ovulation, hormonal factors and conditions affecting the uterus or ovaries.

Her clinical interests include infertility management, family planning and reproductive health counselling.

Depending on the findings, patients may require medical treatment, further investigations or referral for specialized assisted reproductive services.

Academic Career and Medical Education

Alongside her clinical responsibilities, Prof. Dr. Tayaba Mazhar has been involved in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate medical trainees.

Her academic appointments at Khyber Teaching Hospital and PIMS Islamabad have included responsibilities related to clinical instruction, patient management and professional training in obstetrics and gynecology.

Her progression through registrar, consultant, assistant professor, associate professor and professor-level positions reflects a career combining specialist medical practice with academic medicine.