Dr. Jahangir Alam

Dr. Jahangir Alam is a distinguished Hepatologist serving as Professor at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital in Dhaka. With medical qualifications including MBBS and MD, he specializes exclusively in hepatology – the branch of medicine focused on liver, gallbladder, and biliary system disorders. His clinical practice spans both hospital-based care at this major Dhaka medical institution and private consultations in the Badda area.

Dr. Jahangir Alam’s Medical Practice

As one of Dhaka’s leading Hepatologist specialists, Dr. Alam manages the full spectrum of liver diseases through evidence-based approaches. His practice focuses on both acute conditions requiring immediate intervention and chronic disorders needing long-term management. At Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital, he treats complex cases referred from across Dhaka Division while mentoring medical students and residents. Patients appreciate his thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment plans that combine pharmacological therapies with lifestyle modifications.

Diseases & Conditions Treated by Dr. Jahangir Alam

Dr. Alam provides specialized care for numerous hepatobiliary conditions including:

• Viral hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E)
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
• Liver cirrhosis and its complications (ascites, hepatic encephalopathy)
• Autoimmune liver disorders (Autoimmune hepatitis, Primary biliary cholangitis)
• Drug-induced liver injury and toxic hepatitis
• Gallbladder diseases and biliary tract disorders
• Liver tumors (benign and malignant)
• Metabolic liver diseases (Wilson’s disease, Hemochromatosis)

Treatments & Services Offered

Dr. Jahangir Alam’s clinical services encompass:

• Comprehensive liver function evaluation through advanced diagnostics
• FibroScan® technology for non-invasive liver stiffness measurement
• Medical management of chronic viral hepatitis
• Nutritional counseling for fatty liver disease
• Management of portal hypertension complications
• Liver biopsy interpretation
• Pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care coordination
• Vaccination guidance for hepatitis prevention

Clinical Experience & Professional Credentials

With extensive experience in hepatology, Dr. Alam has managed thousands of liver disease cases at Shaheed Suhrawardy Hospital – one of Dhaka’s premier medical institutions. His academic contributions include training medical graduates and conducting clinical research on liver disease patterns in Bangladeshi patients. As a top Hepatologist in Dhaka, he maintains active membership in professional organizations including the Bangladesh Association for the Study of the Liver (BASL).

Chamber & Appointment Details

Dr. Alam sees patients at Popular Diagnostic Center in Badda, Dhaka during evening hours (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, closed Fridays). For appointments at this Dhaka-based chamber, patients should contact +8809666787809 in advance. Those requiring hospital consultations can visit Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital during morning hours. Emergency liver cases receive priority attention at both locations.