Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam – Internal Medicine Specialist

Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam is a senior consultant physician and internal medicine specialist with an extensive background in patient care, postgraduate medical education and hospital-based medicine in Peshawar. He holds an MBBS degree with a Gold Medal and FCPS qualification in Medicine.

He previously served as Professor and Head of the Medical B Unit at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, where his responsibilities included managing patients with complex medical conditions, supervising junior doctors and contributing to postgraduate clinical training.

His professional experience covers the diagnosis and management of acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions and patients presenting with multiple health problems requiring coordinated medical care.

Qualifications and Professional Background

• MBBS (Gold Medalist) – Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
• FCPS (Medicine) – College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
• Former Professor and Head, Medical B Unit – Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
• Former Head, Division of Internal Medicine – Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar
• Former Professor of Medicine – Postgraduate Medical Institute, Peshawar

Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam has played a significant role in clinical teaching and the supervision of doctors undergoing medical training. His work at Lady Reading Hospital involved the management of hospitalized patients, outpatient consultations and acute medical emergencies.

Areas of Expertise

1. Diabetes Mellitus and Blood Sugar Management
2. Hypertension and Blood Pressure Disorders
3. Complex and Undiagnosed Medical Conditions
4. Infectious Diseases and Persistent Fever
5. Respiratory and Chest Diseases
6. Thyroid and Metabolic Disorders
7. Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases
8. Kidney-Related Medical Conditions
9. High Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
10. Acute Medical Emergencies
11. Multiple Chronic Medical Conditions
12. Arthritis and Systemic Inflammatory Conditions
13. Preventive Medicine and General Health Assessment
14. Long-Term Medical Follow-Up and Medication Management

Experience in Hospital Medicine

Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam’s career includes senior responsibilities within the Department of Medicine at Lady Reading Hospital, one of Peshawar’s major tertiary-care teaching hospitals.

As head of a medical unit, he was involved in overseeing the clinical assessment and treatment of patients admitted with a broad range of illnesses. Such work includes evaluating complex symptoms, interpreting investigations, planning treatment and coordinating referrals when specialist intervention is required.

His experience in internal medicine is particularly relevant to adults with several medical conditions, such as diabetes combined with hypertension, kidney problems or cardiovascular risk factors.

Contributions to Medical Education

Medical teaching has been an important part of Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam’s professional career.

During his association with Lady Reading Hospital and the Postgraduate Medical Institute, he supervised doctors undergoing clinical training and contributed to the development of their diagnostic and patient-management skills.

His responsibilities included teaching clinical assessment, medical decision-making and the management of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Medical Publications and Educational Work

In addition to his clinical and academic responsibilities, Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam has contributed to medical education through writing.

In 2017, he launched two books:

• Managing Acute Medical Emergencies – A medical publication addressing the recognition and management of urgent medical conditions.
• Bemariyo Ki Haqeeqat – An Urdu-language publication discussing diseases and helping readers understand health-related problems.

These publications reflect his interest in communicating medical knowledge to both healthcare professionals and the wider community.

Private Practice and Consultation

Intekhab Specialist Clinic, Peshawar

Address: First Floor, Ali Medical Tower, Nishterabad, Peshawar City, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Patients seeking a private consultation for general medical conditions, chronic disease management or unexplained symptoms may contact the clinic to confirm appointment availability and consultation timings.

Shaheen Diagnostic Center, Rawalpindi

Prof. Dr. Intekhab Alam is also associated with Shaheen Diagnostic Center in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi.

Consultation Day: Sunday

Listed Timings: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Contact: 051-8350195

Consultation schedules and fees should be confirmed directly before visiting.