Nazir Ahmad (neurosurgeon)

Nazir Ahmad (Urdu: نذیر احمد,) is a neurosurgeon from Pakistan. Known for his role in modernization of neurosurgical practices in the country. Ahmad has published over 60 international research articles in the field of neurosurgery,[2] and is regarded as the "Father of Modern Neurosurgery in Pakistan". He is credited with laying the foundation for the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences,[3][4]

For other people with the same name, see Nazir Ahmed (disambiguation).
Nazir Ahmad[1]
Born (1950-01-01) 1 January 1950
Alma materKing Edward Medical University
Scientific career
FieldsNeurosurgery

Career

He is credited for having introduced the surgical treatment of Brain AVM'S and Aneurysms in the country.[5] Special areas of research and practice include Stereotactic surgery for movement disorders.[6] Currently he is supervising studies comparing plate and screw systems with cage devices used to correct spinal instability.[7]

Positions
  • Founder PINS (Punjab Institute of Neurosciences)[4]
  • Ex. Vice President ACNS (Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons)[8]
  • Chief Editor Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery (PJNS) - To Date[9]

References
  1. ".:: Dr. Nazir Ahmad ::". Archived from the original on 2014-10-19. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
  2. "PakMediNet". www.pakmedinet.com.
  3. "LGH Neurosciences Institute to be equipped with modern technology". The Nation. November 1, 2010.
  4. Chaudhry, Asif (October 31, 2013). "Neurosciences facility in funds dilemma". DAWN.COM.
  5. "Pk Doctors - Pakistani Doctors Directory - Neurosurgeons - Prof.Nazir Ahmad". pkdoctors.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  6. "SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PARKINSONISM jourlib.org". www.jourlib.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06.
  7. "Nazir Ahmad MD - Neurosurgeon in Lahore lahore". SpineUniverse.
  8. "The 3rd Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons". www.fujita-hu.ac.jp.
  9. "Pakistan Journal of Neurological Surgery". pakjofneurolsurg.com. Archived from the original on 2009-04-12.
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