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. http://www.drnazirahmad.com/about.html
  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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