Dr. Bushra Ghulam

Overview of Dr. Bushra Ghulam

Brief Introduction: Dr. Bushra Ghulam

Dr. Bushra Ghulam is one of Pakistan’s rare female breast surgery specialists, practicing at Nishtar Hospital, Multan, with a dedicated fellowship in breast surgery from a leading institution. With over 14 years of experience in breast surgical oncology and benign breast disease management, she has become a critically important resource for women across South Punjab who require specialist breast care. As a female surgeon, she is particularly valued by women who face cultural barriers in seeking timely evaluation and treatment for breast conditions in a conservative social environment.

Dr. Ghulam’s breast surgery expertise includes wide local excision (lumpectomy) and mastectomy for breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection, oncoplastic breast surgery combining cancer removal with immediate reconstruction, breast reconstruction using tissue expanders and implants, management of benign breast conditions including fibroadenoma, breast abscess drainage, and gynaecomastia surgery, guided core biopsy and vacuum-assisted biopsy for breast lump evaluation, nipple discharge evaluation and duct excision, and coordination with medical oncologists and radiation oncologists in Nishtar’s multidisciplinary breast cancer team.

Areas of Expertise

• Fellowship in Breast Surgery — expert in breast cancer lumpectomy, mastectomy, and axillary surgery
• Oncoplastic breast surgery combining cancer removal with immediate cosmetic reconstruction
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection
• Core biopsy, fibroadenoma excision, and benign breast disease management
• Breast reconstruction using tissue expanders and implants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does Dr. Bushra Ghulam treat breast cancer?

A: Yes, she performs complete breast cancer surgical management including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, and oncoplastic reconstruction.

Q: What is oncoplastic surgery?

A: Oncoplastic surgery combines cancer excision with immediate plastic surgical reconstruction techniques to preserve breast shape and cosmetic appearance after tumour removal.

Q: Can she evaluate a new breast lump?

A: Yes, she performs clinical examination, guided core biopsy, and coordinates imaging for a thorough evaluation of any breast lump or abnormality.

Q: Is Dr. Bushra Ghulam available in Multan?

A: Yes, she practices at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Appointments are available through FindMDHealth