Dr. Shehzad Ahmad Malik is a specialized Consultant Interventional Cardiologist based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. As of 2026, he continues to serve as an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Shahida Islam Medical College in Lodhran. 

Medical Qualifications & Training

• MBBS: Graduation from a recognized medical institution in Pakistan.

• FCPS (Cardiology): Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, signifying advanced specialization in heart health.

• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship: Completed specialized training at the Tabba Heart Institute in Karachi, focusing on catheter-based treatments. 

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Malik is recognized for his clinical skills in both general and interventional cardiology, with a specialized focus on:

• Cardiovascular Diseases in Pregnancy: He is a noted expert in managing heart conditions that occur during or are complicated by pregnancy.

• Interventional Procedures: Expertise in non-surgical treatments such as Angiography and Angioplasty (stenting).

• Heart Failure Management: Specialized care for patients with weakened heart muscles.

• Diagnostic Imaging: Proficient in performing and interpreting Echocardiography.

Specialized Clinical Services

• Cardiovascular Disease in Pregnancy: Clinical expert in managing heart conditions that occur during pregnancy.

• Interventional Cardiology: Minimally invasive, catheter-based treatments for heart diseases.

• Heart Failure Management: Diagnosis and long-term care plans for patients with heart failure.

• Hypertension & Arrhythmia Treatment: Management of high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. 

Diagnostic & Interventional Procedures

• Angiography & Angioplasty: Specialized procedures to visualize and clear blocked coronary arteries.

• Echocardiography (Echo): Using ultrasound to create detailed images of the heart's structure and function.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): Monitoring the heart's electrical activity.

• Stenting: Placement of stents during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

• Holter Monitoring: Continuous heart rhythm tracking for 24–48 hours. 

Academic & Consultative Roles

• Professional Guidance: Author of clinical roadmaps for gynecologists and cardiologists on managing cardiac illness in pregnant women.

• Assistant Professorship: Academic instruction and clinical supervision at Shahida Islam Medical College. 

Experience:

12 to 15 years

Category:

Consultant Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Maternal-Fetal Cardiology Expert, Academician, FCPS, Interventional Fellow

Why Choose Dr Shehzad Ahmad Malik Bahawalpur?

1. Expert in High-Risk Pregnancy Cardiology

• Specialized Sub-focus: He is one of the few recognized clinical experts in the management of cardiovascular diseases in pregnancy.

• Published Roadmap: He has authored clinical guidelines ("Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in Pregnancy") to help cardiologists and gynecologists navigate cardiac illness in pregnant patients. 

2. Prestigious Institutional Training

• Interventional Fellowship: He completed his specialized interventional cardiology training at the Tabba Heart Institute in Karachi. This institute is a 5-time recipient of the Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology, signifying excellence in heart attack care.

• Advanced Board Certification: He holds an FCPS (Cardiology), the premier specialist qualification in Pakistan. 

3. Leadership and Academic Standing

• Extensive Leadership Background: He has served as the Head of Cardiology at the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) and as a Professor/HOD of Medicine at Pak Emirates Military Hospital.

• Current Academic Role: As an Assistant Professor at Shahida Islam Medical College (2026), he remains at the forefront of medical research and the latest diagnostic protocols. 

4. Comprehensive Interventional Services

• Minimally Invasive Focus: Beyond general consultations, he specializes in interventional procedures like angiography and stenting, allowing for non-surgical treatments of blocked arteries.

• Holistic Approach: His private clinic, Heart Clinic in Bahawalpur, provides personalized care including diet plans and lifestyle counseling to prevent further heart complications.