LEADING PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
Mianwali has produced generations of medical professionals who have served the district, Pakistan and foreign communities with distinction. From community doctors working in local clinics to surgeons and specialists trained at national institutions — many Mianwali-born physicians have combined technical expertise with deep social commitment, raising the standard of healthcare in the region and contributing to medical science and public service abroad.
Historical & Institutional Background
Medical practice in Mianwali advanced gradually with the growth of regional hospitals, medical colleges, and private clinics. The district’s doctors have long worked in government facilities such as DHQ Hospital Mianwali (which maintains a roster of specialist consultants), and in private hospitals and clinics that serve urban and rural populations alike. Regional directories and hospital lists show a wide range of general physicians, surgeons and specialists operating in the district today — a clear sign of medical capacity growth over recent decades.
Notable Medical Figures (Representative examples)
- Dr. Sher Afgan Khan Niazi (1946–2012) — A physician by training who completed his MBBS at Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Dr. Sher Afgan combined medical practice with political and public service; he served multiple terms in the National Assembly and was Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. His life exemplifies how medical training and public leadership intersect in Mianwali’s civic life.
- Local Leading Consultants & Surgeons — Contemporary hospital listings and specialist directories (consultants at DHQ and private hospitals) list surgeons, urologists, radiologists and other specialists practicing in Mianwali, including names such as Dr. Muhammad Nasir (surgeon) and Dr. Farah Sultana Niazi (radiologist) — evidence that specialist care is available within the district.
- Emerging & Diaspora Doctors — Many younger doctors from Mianwali now pursue postgraduate training and fellowships in larger Pakistani cities or overseas, returning to serve locally or contributing from abroad (telemedicine, remittances, training). Online appointment platforms and medical directories list numerous Mianwali-based specialists who also offer teleconsultations to national audiences.
(For a fuller roll-call and biographical pages, our Mianwali archive maintains an ongoing “Doctors” category listing local biographies and obituaries.)
Where Mianwali Doctors Work — Key Institutions
- DHQ Hospital Mianwali — Government hospital with consultants across major specialties and a primary referral role for district healthcare.
- Private Hospitals & Clinics — Several private facilities and specialist clinics (general surgeons, internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics) operate in Mianwali and its tehsils; online hospital directories and patient booking platforms confirm active private-sector service.
- Teaching & Research Links — Some Mianwali doctors hold academic and research roles or advanced degrees (MD/FCPS/FRCS) and contribute to medical education and postgraduate training in Pakistan.
Contributions & Achievements
- Clinical Care & Emergency Services: Mianwali doctors provide essential primary and secondary care to both city and rural populations — from deliveries to trauma and chronic disease management.
- Public Health & Community Outreach: Doctors in the district frequently lead vaccination drives, health camps, and awareness programmes in collaboration with local NGOs and government health departments.
- National & International Recognition: A number of Mianwali-born doctors have held public office, academic posts, or specialist fellowships; their multifaceted careers highlight the district’s contribution beyond its size. (Dr. Sher Afgan Niazi’s career is one notable historical example.)
Challenges & Opportunities
- Resource Gaps: Like many semi-urban districts, Mianwali faces shortages in some advanced diagnostic services, specialist units and continuous professional development locally.
- Training & Retention: Young doctors often migrate for training or work in larger cities and abroad; while this raises individual capacity, it also risks local brain drain unless return incentives and rural service programmes are strengthened.
- Opportunity Areas: Telemedicine, partnership with tertiary hospitals, local postgraduate training centres, and public–private collaboration can expand specialist coverage and reduce the gap between urban and rural care.
The Future: Building a Healthier Mianwali
To strengthen healthcare outcomes, Mianwali’s medical community — supported by government investment and diaspora engagement — can expand specialist services at DHQ, promote continuous medical education, and deploy telehealth for remote areas. Highlighting doctors’ biographies, achievements and community work in a public archive not only honours them but also encourages mentorship, local recruitment, and philanthropic support for critical health projects.
IN THE SECTION OF SITE PROFILE AND PICTURES OF DOCTORS FROM MIANWALI HAS BEEN INCLUDED.THANKS
- DOCTORS FROM MIANWALI
- AHMED AZIZ NIAZI
- AHMAD HASSAN KHAN NIAZI
- ATTAULLAH KHAN NIAZI
- DAUD NIAZI
- IFTIKHAR AHMED NIAZI
- IRFAN MALIK
- KHALID NIAZI
- MUZAFFAR JALAL KHAN NIAZI
- MUHAMMAD AAMIR KHAN
- MOHIB UR REHMAN
- MUHAMMAD ZAHEERUDDIN
- MUMTAZ AHMAD KHAN
- NAZAR HUSSAIN MALIK
- TARIQ MASOOD KHAN NIAZI
- TARIQ MEHMOOD
- UMAIR NIAZI
- ZAFAR NIAZI
- DOCTOR ZAFAR KAMAL
- ZIA UR REHMAN
- DR. WALLIYAT MUHAMMAD KHAN
- DOCTOR MUHAMMAD HANIF KHAN NIAZI
- DOCTOR SHER ALI KHAN NIAZI
- Doctor Maryam Malik -1st Lady Doctor Of Mianwali
- DR. NOOR MOHAMMAD KHAN NIAZI
Dear brother,
Plz include Dr. Ghulam Hasnain Khan in this list..
yes i will include him once i get data about him thanks
with due respect regarding ur data about dr attaullah says that he is first ever cardiac surgeon and its wrong informaton.he is not first at all.second ragrding dr aamir khan,,,he didnt do his fcps from america,he did it in ganga ram hosp.and in america there is no fcps
Thanks Rabia changes noted and done
PTI- please consider joining.
cheers.
A great job. It is an awesome web site. Thanks a lot.
plz add the data of Dr Amir Jalal,he is son of dr muzaffarjalal khan niazi and also assitent professor in Azra Naheed Medical College Lahore
REALLY GOOD JOB–IT NEEDS FURTHER ADDITIONS–AT UR DISPOSAL FOR ANY HELP–AGAIN CONGRATULATION TO ADMIN OF THIS PAGE
include Dr prof G A Miana Rector of Riphah institute of pharmaceutical sciences.
Anyone know how to get internship in PAF or others hospt in MW ?
buther
DEAR BROTHER PLZ ADD
DR.WALLIYAT MUHAMMAD KHAN(ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON)(LATE)
why you forget to Mention Niazi Brothers of Sargodha. All brothers are doctors and pride of Mianwali
Dr.Ghafoor Niazi, Dr. Riaz Qadeer , still long list of theirs sons, brothers nieces, nephews
1. There is long list of doctors from every town n village of Mianwali. Not only doctors but also engineers, IT experts, PhDs, pilots, army n police officers, businessmen, sportsmen and all other professionals. It would be better that multiple categories should be made under which the related well known professionals should be listed.
2. Kindly let me know how to update my information. In this way all those whose introduction has been added in this site, would know the way of updating their status if they need so.
3. I request to all the participants of this site that the pictures n images that you post must be standardized and good. A website like this is an online face of our beloved district. It’s a global introduction of all of us. badly made pictures malign our image. We must be careful in selecting the best images to be posted here.
Many thanks for your time. May Allah make my district and my Pakistan safe and prosperous. Ameen.
ADD in List Dr Mian ALL-E-Rasool Shah (Belongs to Mian family) Passed MBBS FROM KEMC Lahore He is Senior Health Officer In DHQ MIANWALI He is also a Radiologist from Myo Hospital LAHORE
Dear Sir , kindly note it that Dr Mumtaz Khan (PIMS) belongs to GUDDI KHEL family not Alam Khel.
yup.right.his mother is from alam khel.not he
Please update
I am trying to find my lost friend Zia ur Rahman who passed his MBBS from Lahore Medical College in 1979 or 1980. If any of you and guide me I’ll be most grate ful to you all. My email is asifrs@hotmail.com. Thanks
Dear Admin It is injustice not to include Hikmat ke Betaj Badshah & the Pride of Mianwali, I mean Abdul Raheem Khan.
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AOA i have done my BS(Hons) in rehabilation prothetics and orthotics from Dow University of health sciences now iam doing M.Phil in rehabilation prothetics and orthotics from Isra University if there is any job avaliable according to my degree kindly email thx
I was very much impressed from hikmat ke badshah ,marhoom mohtram , Hakeem Abdul Reheem Khan Niazi,Nianwali city,Pakistan. He treated thousands of needy patients in urban and rural areas.Similarly I lik late Dr. Noor Mohammad Khan Niazi(MBBS) who was an angel , devoted for poor patients and his diagnosis and tretment was always perfect.Thirdly I like Dr. Nazar H. Malik in District Headquarter hospital Mianwali for accurate treatments and patients orientation.
Najeeb Ullah Khan Niazi , M.Sc , MA (Punjab)
I want to to my Internship in PAF hospt mianwali if someone have any information plz share with me
Hello friends i want to do my internship in paf hospital mianwali so anyone have information plz guide me
anyone know about how to get internship in pAF or other hospt in mianwali ??
anyone know how to get internship in PAF or other hospt in mw ?
anyone knows ??
Kindly upload profile of Dr amir Awan renowned eye Splt..
Add profile of all other Doctors of Mianwali, please. DR. Shabbir Niazi
Good effort..
Very disappointed with this, my father DR BADAMGUL GUL SHINWARI has served your community for almost 20 years especially in kalabagh area of mianwali and he iS the Best doctor there. He is well respected and lot a love from local people, but once again you people have shown disloyalty and racism for not writing anything about him because he’s not Pakistani?
Long live DR BADAMGUL SHINWARI
TO;Munawar Ali Malikum! ,
Plzzz mention ur fb account and cell num? Wanna contact….!thanks
As Salam o Alaykum, this is your nice effort and it deserves appreciation.
Can you please let me know is there any Sugar Specialist/Endocrinologist/Diabetes Specialist or any Internal Medicine Specialist in Mianwali.
I’m looking for your kind specialist.
In this list the Doctors belong to Mianwali but they performed their duties outside Mianwali I.e Dr Aftab Hashmi (Late)
Dr Muhammad Afzal Shaheen Ex MS Jinnah Hospital Lhr
Dr Muhammad Rafi ud Din Ex MS Mayo Hospital
Dr Iftikhar Qureshi MS Mayo Hospital names kindly updated all belongs to Mianwali