What conditions does Dr Saira Khan treat?

Dr Saira Khan manages the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout and pseudogout, vasculitis, connective tissue diseases such as lupus and scleroderma, Sjogren syndrome, soft-tissue rheumatism, osteoporosis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Do I need a referral to see Dr Khan at Lahore Rheumatology Clinic?

Many patients are referred by their GP or specialist, but self-referrals are also common. Contact the clinic reception for advice on the most appropriate route and to arrange an appointment.

Does Dr Khan offer online or video consultations?

Yes, Dr Khan offers online and video consultations for suitable patients, which is particularly helpful for follow-up reviews, medication discussions, and patients travelling from outside Lahore or overseas.

What are the clinic opening hours?

Lahore Rheumatology Clinic: Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 5-6pm. IMC Hospital: Tuesday and Thursday 3-5pm. Shalamar Hospital: Monday 4-6pm, Friday 3-5pm. Video consultations are also available.

Which languages are available at the clinic?

Consultations can be conducted in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Can osteoporosis and fracture risk be assessed at the clinic?

Yes. Osteoporosis assessment includes evaluation of risk factors, DEXA scan interpretation, vitamin D and calcium optimisation, and prescription of bone-strengthening medications when indicated.

Does Dr Khan see children with rheumatic diseases?

Dr Khan has experience in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and related disorders and sees children, teenagers, and young adults with inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic conditions.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Saira Khan?

Appointments can be booked by calling +92 331 4402476, emailing lahorerheumatology@gmail.com, or requesting an online consultation slot via the contact form on the website.

Who is Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan?

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan is a Consultant Rheumatologist and Associate Professor at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. She holds MBBS (Punjab University), MRCP (UK), Speciality Certificate Examination in Rheumatology, FRCP (Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh), and CESR in Rheumatology from the GMC. She is the founder of Lahore Rheumatology Clinic and a Board Member of Arthritis Care Foundation Pakistan.

What has Dr Saira Khan published in rheumatology?

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Key publications include: APLAR consensus recommendations on management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2026); APLAR recommendations on telemedicine in rheumatology (International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2022); diagnostic and therapeutic delay in rheumatoid arthritis in Pakistan (Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021); cognitive dysfunction in SLE (Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017); and a rheumatology curriculum for family physicians in Pakistan (Clinical Rheumatology, 2020). Her ORCID is 0000-0003-3223-4787.

Is Dr Saira Khan involved in APLAR?

Yes. Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan is a contributing member of APLAR (Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology) working groups. She is a named author on the APLAR 2022 consensus guidelines on telemedicine in rheumatology and the APLAR 2026 consensus recommendations on the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, both published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

Where does Dr Saira Khan practice rheumatology in Lahore?

Dr Saira Khan practices at Lahore Rheumatology Clinic (12-C White House Lane, Sundar Das Road, Lahore), Shalamar Hospital (Shalimar Link Road, Lahore, 54000), and Integrated Medical Care Hospital (153 Street 1, F Block, Phase 5, DHA, Lahore 54792). She is contactable at +92 331 4402476 or lahorerheumatology@gmail.com.

What are Dr Saira Khan's qualifications?

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan holds MBBS (Punjab University, 2000), MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians (2009), Speciality Certificate Examination in Rheumatology / SCE (2013), FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2020), and CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) in Rheumatology from the GMC (2020). She is on the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology.

What is Dr Saira Khan's ORCID?

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan's ORCID identifier is 0000-0003-3223-4787. Her full publication record is available at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3223-4787 and on ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Saira-Khan-15.

What research has Dr Saira Khan done on rheumatoid arthritis?

Dr Saira Khan has published multiple studies on rheumatoid arthritis including: diagnostic and therapeutic delay in RA and its impact on disease outcomes (DAS28, HAQ-DI) in Pakistan (2021); challenges in reducing diagnosis delay in low-resource settings (Journal of Rheumatology, 2026); performance of PROMIS-29 patient-reported outcomes in RA patients (2021); adherence to methotrexate therapy in RA; and depression in RA and its relation to disease activity.

What is Dr Saira Khan's research on lupus?

Dr Saira Khan's lupus research includes: cognitive dysfunction in SLE patients using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) — finding two-thirds of patients affected (Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017); SLEDAI score correlation with clinical and laboratory parameters in paediatric SLE (2020); macrophage activation syndrome in SLE — a single-centre Pakistani cohort (2022); and an atypical presentation of SLE with lupus enteritis, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and bilateral hydronephroureter (Cureus, 2023).

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan

Consultant Rheumatologist
MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, CESR Rheumatology
Associate Professor & Head of Department Shalamar Hospital
Board Member of Arthritis Care Foundation,
Adjunct Faculty University Health Sciences, Lahore

+92 331 4402476

Lahorerheumatology@gmail.com

Biography

Dr Saira Khan — Consultant Rheumatologist Lahore | Biography

Dr. Khan graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College and completed her Internship at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), respectively. Following the training template set out by the Royal College of Physicians London, she completed her Core Medical Training at Services Hospital, Lahore, under the supervision of the late Prof Faisal Masud. It was during this training period that Dr. Khan obtained the MRCP diploma from the Royal College of Physicians of the UK. During her four years of Core Medical Training, she was trained to investigate, diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic medical symptoms.

Her formal Rheumatology training commenced under the supervision of Prof Nighat Mir at Fatima Memorial Hospital. This department was one of the few leading centres recognised by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) for the training of postgraduate fellows in FCPS Rheumatology. Whilst pursuing excellence, she proceeded to specialise further in the field of rheumatology and obtained the Specialty Certificate Examination in Rheumatology.

Her qualifications and training have been approved by the General Medical Council (GMC) as equivalent to the award of the UK Certificate of Completion of Training in Rheumatology. Earlier this year, she was also awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP). She routinely works as a Locum Consultant in Rheumatology in the UK.

Dr. Khan has been fortunate to follow a seamless training and career pathway and has progressed to Associate Professor. She has recently been appointed as a Board Member of Arthritis Care Foundation, a charity organisation helping patients with rheumatic diseases access the latest treatments free of cost.

Dr. Khan remains an academic enthusiast and, through her position as Joint Secretary of the Pakistan Society of Rheumatology, has forged international links with the Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism (APLAR). She has been invited as a guest speaker at various international conferences and regularly presents and publishes her research in leading national and international congresses.

Dr. Khan's mission is to create a culture of innovation and learning and to provide the best care to her patients using the latest methods available.

Education & Training

Dr Saira Elaine Anwer Khan · Consultant Rheumatologist

1995 – 2000

MBBS

Punjab University, Lahore

Undergraduate

2001 – 2009

Residency in Internal Medicine

Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore

Postgraduate training

2013 – 2017

Senior Registrar, Rheumatology

Fatima Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore

Specialist training

2017 – 2020

Assistant Professor, Rheumatology

Fatima Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine & Dentistry, Lahore

Academic appointment

2025 – present

Associate Professor, Rheumatology

Shalamar Hospital, Lahore

Current appointment

Academic Achievements

Dr Saira Khan — Consultant Rheumatologist Lahore | Biography

Dr Khan's research interests encompass inflammatory arthritis — principally rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus — paediatric rheumatology, ANCA-associated vasculitis, axial spondyloarthritis, and the implementation of digital health technologies in resource-constrained clinical environments. She is a contributing member of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) working groups, serving on the task forces that produced consensus recommendations on telemedicine in rheumatology (2022) and the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (2026). Her body of work additionally encompasses studies of diagnostic and therapeutic delay in rheumatoid arthritis, SLEDAI correlates in paediatric lupus, macrophage activation syndrome, hydroxychloroquine prescribing standards, and patient-reported outcomes using PROMIS-29 in inflammatory joint disease. She holds the degrees MBBS, MRCP (UK), SCE Rheumatology, and FRCP (UK), and has been in active academic practice at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore since completion of her specialist training.