Honouring a Lifetime of Service: Lahore Celebrates Distinguished Urologist Prof. Khizar Hayat Gondal

By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: Medical professionals, teachers, and dedicated experts never truly retire—their service to humanity continues throughout their lives. This message resonated deeply at a dignified farewell ceremony held in honour of Prof. Dr. Khizar Hayat Gondal, Head of the Urology Department at Lahore General Hospital (LGH), as colleagues and students celebrated his decades of contribution to medical education and patient care.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Principal, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, described teachers as the “true beauty of society” and emphasized that retiring with honour is a profound milestone for any physician and mentor. He praised Prof. Gondal for elevating the Urology Department to international standards by introducing modern medical technologies, promoting a patient-friendly environment, and organizing training workshops for young urologists.

Colleagues noted that patients travelled from across Punjab and other provinces to seek treatment from Prof. Gondal, consistently expressing satisfaction with the care they received. He was lauded as a skilled surgeon, an inspiring teacher, a compassionate doctor, and a strong administrator whose leadership strengthened the department’s professional standards.

Senior professors credited him with modernizing the department in line with global medical advancements and building a highly capable and motivated team of specialists.

In an emotional address, Prof. Gondal thanked the faculty, administration, and AMC Principal for organizing the ceremony, saying he would always cherish the memories of his service at the institution. He expressed confidence that young urologists would continue delivering world-class care to patients.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a commemorative shield and portrait to Prof. Gondal, followed by prayers for his health, happiness, and continued success—honouring a legacy of lifelong dedication to medicine and humanity.