Scopus Profile
Bio Summary:
Dr. Samia Tasleem is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a diverse and impactful career. Currently serving as the Incharge of the Burns Unit at DUHS and an Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery at the Burns Unit, DUHS, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Dr. Tasleem is also a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Depilex SmileAgain Foundation for Burn Victims, where she has been actively involved since June 2019.
Her educational journey includes earning an M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) from Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, in June 2011. Dr. Tasleem further pursued her specialization, achieving FCPS Plastic Surgery from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in February 2019.
Education:
FCPS Plastic Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (February 2019)
Intermediate Module (April 2015)
FCPS Part I (General Surgery), College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (December 2012)
M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery), Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (June 2011)
Professional Experience:
Dr. Samia Tasleem has accumulated a wealth of professional experience in the medical field:
Incharge Burns Unit, DUHS (August ’22 – Present): Currently serving as the Incharge of the Burns Unit at DUHS.
Assistant Professor Plastic Surgery Burns Unit DUHS (November ’21 – Present): Holding the position of Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery at the Burns Unit, DUHS.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Depilex SmileAgain Foundation for Burn Victims (June ’19 – Present): Acting as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Depilex SmileAgain Foundation, focusing on burn victims.
WMO BPS 17/ SR Plastic Surgery Department Civil Hospital Karachi (February ’19 – November ’21): Previously worked as a Senior Registrar in the Plastic Surgery Department at Civil Hospital Karachi.
WMO BPS 17 Civil Hospital Karachi (May ’18 – February ’19): Served as a Women Medical Officer at Civil Hospital Karachi.
Resident Plastic Surgery – Primary resident Dr. Ruth km pfau civil hospital Karachi (January ’15 – February ’18): Undertook the role of Resident in Plastic Surgery, with a primary residency at Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi.
Various Rotations (May ’17 – June ’17, Mar ’17 – Apr ’17, Sept. ’16 – Oct ’16): Rotated through different specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, and Dermatology.
General Surgery Resident – Primary resident Dr. Ruth km pfau civil hospital Karachi (January ’13 – December ’15): Started the medical journey as a resident in General Surgery with a primary residency at Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi.
House Officer – Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (May ’11 – May ’12): Commenced medical practice as a House Officer at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
Dr. Samia Tasleem’s diverse experience spans various medical specialties, showcasing her commitment to healthcare and medical service.
Research Focus:
Dr. Samia Tasleem’s research focus encompasses a broad spectrum within the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her extensive contributions span topics such as mortality patterns and risk factors in burn patients, exploring gender disparities in burn injuries, and evaluating interventions for bleeding control in skin graft donor sites. Additionally, her research extends to the assessment of scar cosmesis following surgical wound closure with tissue adhesive cyanoacrylate.
Her commitment to understanding and addressing diverse aspects of plastic surgery is evident in her studies on hand abscesses, where she investigates the most common causative organisms secondary to puncture wounds. Furthermore, Dr. Tasleem has delved into colorectal cancer prevalence in Pakistan, employing innovative approaches for health data management and statistical analysis.
With a holistic approach to her research, Dr. Samia Tasleem demonstrates a dedication to advancing knowledge in plastic surgery, burn care, and related fields. Her work not only contributes to the scientific understanding of these medical domains but also holds the potential to impact clinical practices and improve patient outcomes.
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Samia Tasleem has been actively involved in burn-related research. Here are a few of her published articles:
Title: Mortality patterns and risk factors in burn patients: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan
- Journal: Burns Open
- Volume: 8
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2024
- Pages: 13-18
- ISSN: 2468-9122
Title: Exploring gender disparities in burn injuries: A retrospective study at a burns centre in Karachi, Pakistan
- Journal: Burns Open
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 4
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 117-120
- ISSN: 2468-9122
Title: COMPARISON BETWEEN ADRENALINE AND WITHOUT ADRENALINE SOLUTION ON BLEEDING CONTROL OF SKIN GRAFT DONOR SITE: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
- Journal: KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY JOURNAL
- Volume: 14
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2022
- Pages: 5-10
- DOI: 10.35845/kmuj.2022.22064
Title: Most Common Causative Organism in Hand Abscess, Secondary to Puncture Wounds: Causative Organism in Hand Abscess
- Journal: PJHS (Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences)
- Volume: 4
- Issue: 05
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 229-232
Title: Quality of scar cosmesis after surgical wound closure with tissue adhesive cyanoacrylate
- Journal: J. Surg. Pak. Int.
- Volume: 25
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2020
- Pages: 8-12
Title: Pneumatic balloon dilation of Achalasia Cardia
- Journal: J. Surg. Pak. Int.
- Volume: 20
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2015
- Pages: 1-4
These publications cover a range of topics in plastic surgery, burns, hand abscesses, colorectal cancer, and scar cosmesis, showcasing Dr. Samia Tasleem’s multidisciplinary expertise and contributions to the medical field.
