Medical Oncologist
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates27 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Urfan Ul Haq has more than 20 years of experience in medical oncology. In 1994, he went onto complete his MBBS from Ayub Medical College. He was also awarded a Gold Medal for his outstanding academic performance. He gained a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) in Pakistan. In 2002, he became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK. After that, he completed his European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) certification. Apart from this, he also completed his UK Medical Oncology subspecialty certification course. Though he initially started off with his career in his home country Pakistan but later on moved to UAE. He started his journey in the UAE by practising in one of the topmost government hospitals. Dr. Urfan Ul Haq actively participated in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate doctors with his experience. He also became the coordinator of the Arab Board Residency programs for training postgraduate physicians between the years 2008 to 2011. He is also an instructor for Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Cell Support.
Dr. Urfan Ul Haq holds a keen interest in dealing with all types of tumours, especially breast, colorectal and targeted therapy.
A medical oncologist specializes in the treatment of different types of cancer with the help of chemotherapy and other methods like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. They are considered the primary health care provider for cancer patients. The doctor works with the other medical departments for the best results. The conditions that Dr. Urfan Ul Haq treats are listed below:
Different types of cancer produce different signs and symptoms. It is very crucial to detect cancer in the early stages. Early detection of cancer helps in the effective treatment of cancer. Some of the symptoms look like those produced in other health conditions. It is highly suggested to consult an oncologist who will evaluate the symptoms and will suggest tests to detect cancer. With the advancement of medical technology, a number of diagnostic techniques are available which can effectively diagnose cancer. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
Doctor Urfan Ul Haq is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You can connect with the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available in the given time due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Urfan Ul Haq performs are:
In chemotherapy, a medical oncologist uses chemicals to kill cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy might be given with an aim to treat cancer or to prolong life or reduce symptoms. Hormone therapy is a procedure for cancer treatment that stops or slows the growth of cancer that mostly uses hormones to grow. It is also called hormonal therapy or endocrine therapy.
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A medical oncologist is a specialist who is trained to treat cancer using chemotherapy or other methods like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The medical oncologist also consults with other doctors from different specialty areas to design the treatment plan. They also remain in touch with cancer patients to manage their symptoms and side effects post-treatment. If a medical oncologist finds that cancer cannot be treated, they recommend hospice or palliative care for the patients. A medical oncologist is mainly involved to manage cancer.
A medical oncologist would suggest the below tests to be performed to diagnose cancer:
Biopsy is the most preferred test to confirm cancer. It is the removal of a small amount of tissue from specific parts of your body followed by examination under a microscope to find the presence of cancer or any other abnormalities.
A person may be referred to a medical oncologist when the primary case doctor thinks that the person shows cancer symptoms. The medical oncologist evaluates the condition of the patient and examines to confirm cancer. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below: