Professor (Dr.) Hafeza Aftab Rosy is a distinguished and pioneering force in Bangladeshi gastroenterology, holding the distinction of being the nation's first female interventional endoscopist.
After completing her MBBS from Chittagong Medical College, she pursued an MD in Gastroenterology from Bangladesh Medical University/BSMMU along with advanced training in interventional endoscopy and research at home and abroad, including AIG India, Japan and USA.
Her research contributions have been widely recognized through national and international peer-reviewed publications. With over 25 years of experience, including serving as Chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology at Dhaka Medical College and Senior Consultant at Evercare Hospital, she combines academic excellence with modern, personalized patient care.
Beyond clinical work, she leads community awareness programs to promote digestive health, early cancer screening and prevention of common gastrointestinal diseases.
Academic Qualification
MBBS: Chittagong Medical College
MD: BSMMU
Ph.D: Japan
Experience
Over 25 years of experience in clinical gastroenterology, interventional endoscopy, academic leadership, research and patient-centered digestive health care.
Hospital / Workplace
Former Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, Dhaka Medical College; Senior Consultant, Evercare Hospital
Chamber Time
Saturday - Thursday
By prior appointment
Professional Skill
Common Conditions: Heart burn, bloating, constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), gastritis, peptic ulcers, Helicobacter pylori infection, food intolerances.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Liver & Biliary Diseases: Fatty liver disease, hepatitis (viral and autoimmune), liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and gallstones.
Pancreatic Disorders: Acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts or tumors.
Motility Disorders: Achalasia, gastroparesis.
Other: Gastrointestinal bleeding, obesity, gastrointestinal malignancy.
Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Colonoscopy
EMR and Polypectomy
Foreign Body Retrieval
Esophageal and Gastric Variceal Ligation (EVL)
Esophageal Stent Placement
Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) insertion
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Small Bowel Endoscopy / Enteroscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
Fatty Liver Screening
Cancer Screening: Colorectal, Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
Early Cancer Detection: Esophagus and Stomach
Thesis Supervision, Medical Research, Scientific Writing, Public Speaking, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Medical Education, Curriculum Development.
Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Management and Mentorship.
Professional Memberships
Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society
Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Association of Physician of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Medical Association
International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO)
Teachers Association, Dhaka Medical College
Awards & Recognition
Japan Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JGE) Research Award
JGH Travel Grant Award
JSPS-RONPAKU Award
Special Foundation Training Award
Bangladesh Gastroenterology Society Scientific Paper Presentation Award
Asia Pacific Digestive Disease Week (APDW) Award
Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE) Research Award
National Institute of Health (NIH), USA / Delhi, India Research Award
Ministry of Health and Family Planning, Government of Bangladesh Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh Scholarship
