Prof. Dr. A K M Golam Kibria Don — Surgery Specialist in Rajshahi

When people in Rajshahi need surgery, they ask around. And when they ask around long enough, one name keeps coming up — অধ্যাপক ডাঃ এ কে এম গোলাম কিবরিয়া ডন।

He is not just a surgeon. He is the Professor and Head of the Department of Surgery at Islami Bank Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi. That title means something. Department heads at medical college hospitals are responsible for every surgical case that comes through — routine ones, complicated ones, emergency ones at odd hours. You do not reach that position without a track record that other doctors respect.

His qualifications — MBBS and FCPS (Surgery) — reflect years of postgraduate surgical training. FCPS in Surgery is among the most demanding postgraduate degrees in Bangladesh, covering everything from general surgical principles to complex operative procedures. Combined with his role as department head, he sits at the top of the surgical hierarchy in his institution.

For anyone looking for the best surgery specialist in Rajshahi — someone who has seen enough cases that nothing catches him off guard — this is that doctor.

What He Operates On

• Appendicitis — Emergency appendix removal before rupture, and management of already ruptured cases
• Gallbladder Surgery — Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy for gallstones and gallbladder disease
• Hernia Repair — Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and femoral hernias with proper mesh repair
• Colorectal Surgery — Hemorrhoids, fistula, fissure, colon and rectal conditions
• Thyroid Surgery — Thyroid nodule removal, goiter, and thyroid cancer surgery
• Breast Surgery — Lump removal, biopsy, mastectomy when indicated
• Abdominal Surgery — Intestinal obstruction, perforated ulcer, abdominal trauma
• Skin and Soft Tissue — Cyst removal, abscess drainage, lipoma, wound management
• Trauma Surgery — Emergency management of injuries involving abdominal organs
• Laparoscopic Procedures — Minimally invasive surgery for suitable cases

Surgical Conditions Explained for Patients

Appendicitis — do not wait

Pain that starts around the navel and moves to the lower right side of the abdomen, combined with fever and loss of appetite — this is the classic picture of appendicitis. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the large intestine and when it gets infected and inflamed, it needs to come out. Waiting is dangerous. A ruptured appendix spreads infection throughout the abdomen and turns a straightforward operation into a life-threatening emergency. If someone in your family has these symptoms, go to hospital the same day.

Gallstones — more common than people think

A large percentage of adults walking around Rajshahi have gallstones without knowing it. Many never cause problems. But when a stone blocks the bile duct or irritates the gallbladder wall, the result is severe pain in the upper right abdomen — sometimes radiating to the back or shoulder — often triggered by eating fatty food. Once gallstones start causing symptoms, they rarely stop on their own. Gallbladder removal is one of the most common and safest surgical procedures performed today.

Hernia — the bulge that does not go away

A hernia happens when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. In the groin area, it appears as a bulge that may come and go initially but eventually becomes permanent. The danger is strangulation — when the trapped tissue loses its blood supply. That is a surgical emergency. Repairing a hernia before it reaches that stage is always the better option.

Hemorrhoids and colorectal problems

Bleeding during bowel movements, itching, pain while sitting — these are symptoms that a lot of people live with for years out of embarrassment. They should not. Hemorrhoids are very treatable, and more importantly, rectal bleeding always needs proper evaluation to rule out something more serious. A surgeon is the right person to see for these complaints.

Thyroid lumps

A swelling in the front of the neck that moves when you swallow is almost always thyroid related. Most thyroid lumps are benign, but they need proper evaluation — ultrasound and sometimes biopsy — to confirm. When surgery is needed, the skill of the operating surgeon directly affects the outcome and the risk of complications involving nearby nerves and structures.

Why Patients Choose Prof. Golam Kibria Don

• Head of Surgery at Islami Bank Medical College Hospital — the most senior surgical position at the institution
• FCPS in Surgery — rigorous postgraduate qualification that took years of specialized training to earn
• Handles the full range of general surgical cases including emergencies
• As a professor, he trains surgical residents — meaning his own standards are under constant academic scrutiny
• Patients with complicated surgical histories or failed previous surgeries specifically seek him out
• Trusted by doctors within the hospital who refer their own family members to him

Chamber

• 🏥 Islami Bank Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi
• 📍 Airport Road, Nawadapara, Rajshahi
• 🕘 Saturday to Thursday — 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• 📞 01796-471306