Zara Wahla, MD
Location
St. Mary's Surgical Associates
93 Campus Avenue
I Wing
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-777-8650
Fax: 207-777-8641
Zara Wahla, MD
Zara Wahla, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. She sees patients at St. Mary’s Surgical Associates, providing comprehensive care in general surgery, bariatric surgery, and weight management, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and individualized treatment planning.
Dr. Wahla completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center and a General Surgery Residency at the University of Connecticut. She earned her medical degree in Lahore, Pakistan and completed undergraduate studies at Cornell University.
Dr. Wahla has contributed to surgical research and publications and has held teaching and leadership roles throughout her career. She is fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi and is conversational in Spanish and Punjabi.
Education
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Medical School: MBBS — Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
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Affiliation: Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan — Combined MBBS and Bachelor of Science (as listed on CV)
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Undergraduate: BS, Biology (Neurobiology and Behavior) — Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Certifications
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Board Certification, General Surgery — American Board of Surgery
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ECFMG Certified
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USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 2 CS