Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmad

PROFESSOR OF NEUROSURGERY

Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmad
Senior Neurosurgeon

Professor Nazir Ahmad is a world-renowned Neurosurgeon with special interest in Stereotactic Surgery for Movement Disorders (such as Parkinson's Disease) and surgery for complex Skull Base lesions. Over his distinguished career, he has pioneered advanced neurosurgical care in Pakistan.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented in 2009 by the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the Annual Lahore Chamber of Commerce meeting for his historic contributions to the field of neurosurgery.

  • M.B.B.S (Pb): King Edward Medical College, 1975

  • M.S. Neurosurgery (Pb): University of the Punjab, 1986

  • 32+ Years Leadership: Principal of PGMI & Head of Neurosurgery

  • Chief Editor: Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery (PMDC Recognized)

CLINICAL & ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Distinguished Professional
Achievements

Leadership & Experience

Over 32 years of academic leadership guiding major medical institutes in Pakistan:

  • Principal (2009-2010) - Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Lahore.
  • Professor & Head of Neurosurgery - P.G.M.I / Lahore General Hospital (2002-2010).
  • Professor of Neurosurgery - Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), Lahore (2003-2004).
  • Professor of Neurosurgery - Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore (2002-2007).
  • Associate Professor, Senior Registrar & Registrar - King Edward Medical College / Lahore General Hospital (1976-2000).

Associations & Boards

Active contributor and advisor to national and global surgical associations:

  • President - Pakistan Society of Neurosurgeons (2008 – 2009).
  • Ex-Vice President - Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS).
  • Post-graduate Trainer - Supervisor for Masters in Neurosurgery (M.S.) & Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS).
  • Convener of Examinations - M.S. Neurosurgery Exams for University of the Punjab & University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore.
  • Active Member - World Federation of Neurological Surgeons & Asian Oceanian Skull Base Surgeons.

Selected Publications

Pioneering research in clinical neurosurgery published in national & international journals:

  1. Microvascular Decompression: The procedure of choice for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (PJCP, 1992).
  2. Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Study: Review of 840 surgical cases (Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, 1992).
  3. Stereotactic Management of Colloid Cysts of 3rd ventricle (Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, 1996).
  4. Role of Surgery in Spina Bifida Aperta (Journal of Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, 1994).
  5. Clinical Use of Piracetam in epileptic patients (Current Therapeutics and Research, 1992).

Academic Workshops

Specialized postgraduate certifications and medical methodology training:

  • Research Methodology & Biostatistics - College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Regional Center, Lahore.
  • Performance-Based Assessment - CPSP Regional Center, Lahore.
  • Written Assessment Technique Course - CPSP Regional Center, Lahore.
  • Peer Review System Workshop - PMJA Workshop at FJMC, Lahore.
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