Medical Teaching Institute, Mardan, takes a monumental leap forward in specialized healthcare with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Nephrology Ward and a 24/7 Dialysis Unit in April 2024. This dedicated unit stands as a testament to our commitment to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge medical care to the people of Mardan and the surrounding districts, right here in the periphery.
Bridging the Healthcare Gap in the Region
Kidney diseases are a significant and growing health challenge worldwide, often requiring lifelong, specialized care. For patients in peripheral areas, accessing this care meant long, arduous, and expensive journeys to major cities. The establishment of the Nephrology Unit at MTI Mardan ends this hardship for thousands.
Our unit is a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, designed to serve the vast population of Mardan and its neighboring districts, ensuring that world-class nephrology services are accessible, affordable, and close to home.
Our Comprehensive Facilities
The Nephrology Unit is equipped with modern facilities to provide complete inpatient and critical care:
· A 20-Bed Dedicated Inpatient Ward: Ensuring segregated and comfortable care with 10 beds for male and 10 beds for female patients.
· A Full-Fledged 24/7 Dialysis Unit: A critical lifeline for patients with kidney failure, featuring 14 dialysis stations.
· 4 Dedicated Machines for patients with Hepatitis C, ensuring strict infection control protocols.
· 10 Dedicated Machines for Hepatitis B and C negative patients, providing safe and routine care.
A Wide Spectrum of Clinical Services
Our unit offers a full range of diagnostic and management services for a wide array of kidney-related disorders, including:
· Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
· Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its complications
· Glomerulonephritis
· Hereditary and Congenital Kidney Diseases
· Autoimmune Diseases and Vasculitis affecting the kidneys
· Management of Dialysis and its related complications
· Pre and Post-Renal Transplant Management
· Complex Electrolyte Disorders
Advanced Procedures Performed
Our team of specialists is skilled in performing key nephrology procedures, ensuring timely and effective intervention:
· Double Lumen Catheter Placement for initiation of haemodialysis
· Perma-Cath (Tunneled Catheter) Placement
· Renal Biopsy
Meet Our Expert Faculty
The Nephrology Unit is driven by a team of dedicated and highly qualified healthcare professionals committed to patient care and medical education.
· Dr. Adnan Akhtar Yousafzai (Assistant Professor & Head of Department)
· Dr. Najmusaqib (Assistant Professor)
· Dr. Zahid Shah (Senior Medical Officer)
- Four Trainee Registrars.
A New Era for Renal Care in Mardan
The Nephrology Ward at MTI Mardan is more than just a medical facility; it is a lifeline, a center of excellence, and a source of hope. We are proud to bring specialized nephrology care to our community, ensuring that no patient has to travel far for the critical treatment they deserve.