Dr. Muhammed Abu Bakar is the Founder Assistant Professor and Head of the
Department of Endocrinology at Chattagram Maa O Shishu Hospital Medical College (CMOSHMC). He
has extensive experience in managing more than 50,000 patients across the full spectrum of
endocrine disorders.
He received his fellowship in Interventional Thyroidology from two renowned university hospitals in
China and completed advanced training in Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in South Korea under
the mentorship of Professor Jung Hwan Baek, a global pioneer in interventional thyroidology. He also
received advanced training in Microwave Ablation (MWA) in the United States.
Dr. Abu Bakar is recognized as the pioneer of minimally invasive interventional procedures for
thyroid and parathyroid disorders in Bangladesh. He began his journey in this field in mid-2023. In
April 2024, for the first time in Bangladesh, and with the support of the renowned private
organization National Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Chittagong, he established a fully equipped Thyroid
Ablation Centre.
He has successfully performed numerous chemical (ethanol) and thermal (RFA/MWA) ablations in a wide variety of thyroid and parathyroid disorders, including:
• Benign Thyroid Nodules
• Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodules (AFTN)
• Graves’ Disease
• Micropapillary Thyroid Carcinoma (MPTC)
• Parathyroid Adenoma
He has authored over 20 scientific publications, with research interests spanning diabetes, diabetes
technology, interventional thyroid and parathyroid therapy, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS), adrenal disorders, and male sexual health.
Dr. Abu Bakar is an active speaker at both national and international endocrine forums. He holds professional affiliations with several prestigious organizations, including:
• Executive Committee Member, Bangladesh Endocrine Society (BES)
• Member, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
• Member, Thyroid Nodule Therapies (TNT) Association
Currently, he is actively involved in training both national and international specialists to learn
these novel interventional techniques.