Associate Prof Dr Tasneem Akhtar
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Practice/Hospital: Shifa international Hospital
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
I am working as a consultant and Associate professor in Gynecology department since 2008, I do all type of surgeries with special interest in minimal access surgeries. My journey with endometriosis began during my postgraduate training, My research topic was about endometriosis, later on that was published as well, during those three years I witnessed countless Pakistani women battle chronic pain, infertility, multiple surgeries, and limited medications—all while suffering in silence. I sat with them, heard their stories, and felt their helplessness firsthand. That experience drives my commitment to this society—to break the stigma, improve access, and be the voice they deserve.
Work & Mission
I am working in a tertiary care hospital and I deal with many obstetrics and gynecology patients daily. As a doctor I want to tell our community that endometriosis is not a curse, nor a sign of weakness—it is a real medical condition that deserves real attention. To the women suffering: your pain is valid, and you are not alone. To families and healthcare providers: listen, believe, and support. Together, we can replace shame with awareness and silence with action—because every woman deserves a life free from unnecessary suffering.