Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam (Shakil)
Appointment

Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam (Shakil)

Associate Professor

MBBS, DTCD, Fellow-WHO, Specialized Training in Asthma (Australia)

Chest Specialist (Pulmonologist) in Dhaka, Medicine Specialist Doctor Dhaka

Consultation Fee: 700৳

Total Experience

28years

BMDC Number

A-22200

About

Associate Professor Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam (Shakil) is an internationally trained Senior Specialist, Academician, and Researcher in Pulmonology, Respiratory Medicine, Chest Diseases, and Internal Medicine. He completed his MBBS and earned his Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), followed by a prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) Fellowship and advanced specialized clinical training in Asthma Management in Australia. Serving as Associate Professor (formerly Assistant Professor) at the National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital (NIDCH), Dhaka—the nation's apex tertiary hospital for respiratory care—he brings premier clinical authority, international diagnostic precision, and advanced pulmonology expertise to complex asthma, COPD, pulmonary tuberculosis, interstitial lung diseases, and critical respiratory illnesses.

Locations

Medinova Mirpur

Availability

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Appointment: +8801313-663388

Field of Concentration

Severe & Refractory Asthma Care (Adult & Pediatric Asthma, Allergic Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome & Inhaler Technique Optimization)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / COPD (Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Non-Invasive Ventilation / BiPAP)
Tuberculosis & Mycobacterial Infections (Pulmonary TB, Extra-Pulmonary TB, Drug-Resistant TB / MDR-TB & Post-TB Complications)
Interstitial Lung Diseases & Pulmonary Fibrosis (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / IPF, Sarcoidosis & Occupational Lung Pathologies)
Pulmonary Infections & Respiratory Critical Care (Pneumonia, Lung Abscess, Bronchiectasis, Pleural Effusion & Empyema Management)
Sleep-Disordered Breathing & Sleep Apnea (Obstructive Sleep Apnea / OSA Evaluation, Snoring & CPAP Therapy Calibration)
Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures & Interventions (Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests / PFT, Pleural Aspiration, Chest Drain Insertion & Bronchoscopy)

Work Experiences

  • Associate Professor, National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital (NIDCH), Dhaka
  • Senior Specialist Physician and WHO Fellow directing tertiary pulmonology wards, asthma clinics, respiratory care units, and post-graduate medical education.

Courses & Trainings

  • Specialized Clinical Training & Fellowship in Advanced Asthma Management (Australia)
  • Advanced Post-Graduate Specialization & Residency in Pulmonology and Chest Diseases (NIDCH)
  • Certified Specialization in Spirometry, Pulmonary Function Diagnostics, Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation & Interventional Pulmonology Protocols

Specializations

  • Chest Specialist (Pulmonologist) in Dhaka
  • Medicine Specialist Doctor Dhaka

Education

  • MBBS
  • DTCD – Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases
  • Fellow-WHO – World Health Organization Fellowship in Respiratory Medicine