Dr. Ruqia Mushtaq

Dr. Ruqia Mushtaq is a general surgeon with over 14 years of experience in both government and private healthcare settings across Pakistan, now practising in Ras Al Khaimah. She trained at Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Lahore, where she completed her medical degree in 2010, followed by specialist qualification (FCPS) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan. She holds fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), reflecting her commitment to international surgical standards.

Dr. Ruqia offers a broad range of general surgical procedures, with particular expertise in keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. She treats benign and malignant breast diseases, performs thyroid operations, handles hernias, and manages conditions affecting the colon and rectum including haemorrhoids, fistulas and fissures. She also offers varicose vein treatments. Her career includes positions at several major hospitals in Pakistan, including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Lahore, Capital Hospital in Islamabad, Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi, and Pakistan Air Force Hospital before relocating to the UAE in 2024.

She works with patients seeking minimally invasive surgical options and those requiring specialist management of thyroid or breast conditions. Her multilingual background in English, Hindi and Urdu enables her to communicate comfortably with diverse patient populations.