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About Dr Fatima
A Dr.ª Fatima Ali é Interna de Especialidade em Oncologia Médica com mais de 11 anos de experiência clínica pós-internato. É licenciada em Medicina e Cirurgia (MBBS) pela Zia Uddin Medical University, Karachi. Ao longo de mais de 8 anos no Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (acreditado pela JCI), especializou-se na gestão de neoplasias sólidas e hematológicas e realizou de forma independente mais de 3000 biópsias de medula óssea. A sua experiência abrange também hospitais públicos na Irlanda (Cork University Hospital) — consulta externa de oncologia, hospital de dia de quimioterapia, investigação clínica e trabalho em equipa multidisciplinar. Publicou investigação com arbitragem científica em revistas internacionais de oncologia e possui significativa experiência em ensino, incluindo sessões educativas estruturadas para médicos internos. O seu foco centra-se nos cuidados baseados em evidências, na segurança do doente e numa comunicação compassiva.
Qualifications
- MBBS — Zia Uddin Medical University, Karachi
- Medical Oncology Registrar — 11+ years post-internship clinical experience
- 8+ years — Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (JCI-accredited), Karachi
- Medical Oncology — Cork University Hospital, Ireland
- 3,000+ independent bone marrow biopsies
- Published researcher — international peer-reviewed oncology journals
- Clinical audit and quality improvement experience
- Medical educator — structured teaching for junior doctors and healthcare professionals
- Registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC 505231 — Specialist Division)
FAQs
Is Dr Fatima Ali registered with the Irish Medical Council?
Yes. Dr Fatima Ali holds active registration with the Irish Medical Council — IMC number 505231 on the Specialist Division. You can verify this registration at medicalcouncil.ie. Dr Ali has over 11 years of Medical Oncology experience, including eight years at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (JCI-accredited) and a period at Cork University Hospital in Ireland.
What oncology consultations does Dr Ali offer online?
Dr Ali provides online oncology consultations covering cancer diagnosis support (helping patients understand a new diagnosis and staging), second opinions on oncology reports and treatment recommendations, treatment planning discussion (explaining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and radiotherapy), side effect management, haematological malignancy guidance (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma), solid tumour guidance (breast, lung, colorectal, prostate and other cancers), cancer screening advice and post-treatment follow-up discussion. Online consultations complement but do not replace in-person oncology care.
Can Dr Ali provide a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis or treatment plan?
Yes. Second opinions are one of the core services Dr Ali offers through Global Health. If you have received a cancer diagnosis or a recommended treatment plan and want an independent expert review, you can share your oncology reports, pathology summaries, imaging reports and consultant letters with Dr Ali before your consultation. She will review these and provide a clear clinical assessment — including whether she agrees with the recommended approach, what alternatives may exist, and what questions you should ask your treating team.
What is Dr Ali's experience with haematological cancers?
Dr Ali has extensive experience in haematological malignancies — including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma — from her eight years at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, where she managed both solid and haematological cancers and performed over 3,000 independent bone marrow biopsies. In an online consultation she can help patients understand a haematological diagnosis, explain what bone marrow biopsy results mean, discuss treatment options and advise on managing the physical and emotional impact of haematological cancer care.